Catholic Public Domain Version
"You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh. "
— Ecclesiastes 12:12, Catholic Public Domain 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.”
“And furthermore, 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 since Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and he described what he had accomplished. And while searching, he composed many parables.
He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
The words of the wise are like a goad, and like nails deeply fastened, which, through the counsel of teachers, are set forth by one pastor.
You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh.
Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man.
And so, for all that is done and for each error, God will bring judgment: whether it was good or evil.