The Greek Septuagint rendering of these words reads: “And moreover, because the preacher was wise, because he taught mankind wisdom; that the ear might find what is comely from parables, the preacher made diligent search to find pleasing words and a writing of rectitude ​ — words of truth. ”
שלמה השתדל לגעת ללבם של קוראיו בדברי חפץ ובנושאים מעניינים ובעלי חשיבות.