11 The sayings of the wise are like goads,(A) and those from masters of collections are like firmly embedded nails.(B) The sayings are given by one Shepherd.[a]

12 But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books,(C) and much study wearies the body.(D) 13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God(E) and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or by a shepherd

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