Qohelet's statement that he has found one man among a thousand but not one woman among all, presenting his investigation as exhaustive and his conclusions as carefully considered, grounds the previous aphorism in claimed empirical observation. Yet the misogyny evident in this verse and the previous one must be noted; the Preacher's investigation, claimed as comprehensive, appears to reflect particular biases. This verse reminds readers that even careful investigation can be corrupted by prejudice.

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