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Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 Qoheleth sought to find appropriate sayings, and to write down true sayings with precision. 11 The sayings of the wise are like goads; like fixed spikes are the collected sayings given by one shepherd.[a] 12 (A)As to more than these,[b] my son, beware. Of the making of many books there is no end, and in much study there is weariness for the flesh.
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- 12:11 One shepherd: perhaps referring to the book’s author, who gathers or “shepherds” together its contents. God could also be “the one shepherd,” the ultimate depository and source of true wisdom.
- 12:12 As to more than these: the words seem to refer to the writings of Ecclesiastes and other sages. They are adequate and sufficient; any more involves exhaustive labor.
Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
New International Version
10 The Teacher(A) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(B)
11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(C)—given by one shepherd.[a] 12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them.
Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.(D)
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd
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