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Ecclesiastes 12:12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:12
New International Version
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.(A)
Ecclesiastes 12:12
Amplified Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:12
Amplified Bible
12 But beyond this my son, [about going further than the words given by one Shepherd], be warned: the writing of many books is endless [so do not believe everything you read], and excessive study and devotion to books is wearying to the body.
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Ecclesiastes 12:12
New Living Translation
Ecclesiastes 12:12
New Living Translation
12 But, my child,[a] let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out.
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- 12:12 Hebrew my son.
Ecclesiastes 12:12-13
The Message
Ecclesiastes 12:12-13
The Message
12-13 But regarding anything beyond this, dear friend, go easy. There’s no end to the publishing of books, and constant study wears you out so you’re no good for anything else. The last and final word is this:
Fear God.
Do what he tells you.
Ecclesiastes 12:12
King James Version
Ecclesiastes 12:12
King James Version
12 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.
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