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10 The Preacher sought to find out [a]acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the [b]masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12 [c]And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:10 Hebrew words of delight.
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or, collectors of sentences
  3. Ecclesiastes 12:12 Or, And as for more than these, my son, be warned