KJV - 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.
ASV - 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.
BBE - 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.
WEB - Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
YLT - And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out -- he made right many similes.