Ecclesiastes 12:7-11

⁷and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

⁸“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “All is vanity!”

⁹Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

¹⁰The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.

¹¹The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.