Ecclesiastes 12:12

More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James 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.

In Context

11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails deeply fastened in, which by the counsel of masters are given from one shepherd.

13Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 1:18Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour.

John 5:39Search the scriptures, for you think in them to have life everlasting; and the same are they that give testimony of me.

John 21:25But there are also many other things which Jesus did; which, if they were written every one, the world itself, I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 12:9-13

The Conclusion of the Whole. 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12 And further, by these, my son, be… Read the whole commentary →

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