Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
Legacy Standard Bible
11 The (A)words of wise men are like (B)goads, and masters of these collections are like [a]well-driven (C)nails; they are given by one Shepherd. 12 But in addition to this, my son, be warned: the making of (D)many books is endless, and much (E)devotion to books is wearying to the flesh.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Lit planted
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 The sayings of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings that are given by one shepherd.[a](A) 12 Of anything beyond these, my child, beware. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
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- 12.11 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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