And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

Και οσον περισσοτερον ο Εκκλησιαστης εσταθη σοφος, τοσον περισσοτερον εδιδαξε την γνωσιν εις τον λαον· μαλιστα επροσεξε και ηρευνησε και εβαλεν εις ταξιν πολλας παροιμιας.

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.