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11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the collected sayings are like firmly embedded nails, given by one shepherd. 12 My son, beware of anything beyond these.

Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness to the flesh.

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11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of [a]scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 12 And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and (A)much study is wearisome to the flesh.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Lit. masters of assemblies