American Standard Version
"And 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, American Standard Version
“And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.”
“Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.”
“Concluding Exhortation: Fear God and Obey His Commands! Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.”
“More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.”
“And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh.”
“And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.”
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.
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
The 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.
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.