NET Bible
"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."
— Ecclesiastes 12:12, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.
The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
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.
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
For God will evaluate every deed, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.