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Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
World English Bible
11 The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12 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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Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
International Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
International Standard Version
11 Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this[a] masterful collection was given by one shepherd. 12 So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 The Heb. lacks this
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