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Ecclesiastes 12:12

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And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

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Ecclesiastes 12:12 in other translations

Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 · World English Bible

Ecclesiastes 12:12 in context

  1. 10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
  2. 11The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
  3. 12And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
  4. 13This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
  5. 14For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.