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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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11 The (A)words of the wise are like [a](B)goads, and masters of these collections are like driven (C)nails; they are given by one Shepherd. 12 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the [b]writing of (D)many books is endless, and excessive (E)study is [c]wearying to the body.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:11 I.e., spiked sticks for driving cattle
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:12 Lit making
  3. Ecclesiastes 12:12 Lit weariness