The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright-- words of truth.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
Surrounding context
12:9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
12:10 The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright-- words of truth.
12:11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd.