NASB
"But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body."
— Ecclesiastes 12:12, NASB
“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.”
In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs.
The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.