Ecclesiastes 12:12

And moreover, my son, guard yourself by means of them: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

LXX2012 (US English)

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 firmly fastened, which have been given from one shepherd by agreement.

13Hear the end of the matter, the sun: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole man.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 1:18For in the abundance of wisdom is abundance of knowledge; and he that increases knowledge will increase sorrow.

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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