8All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.
9And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.
10The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.
11The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.