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Ecclesiastes 12:11-13
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11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(A)—given by one shepherd.[a] 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.(B)

13 Now all has been heard;
    here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God(C) and keep his commandments,(D)
    for this is the duty of all mankind.(E)

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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd
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Ecclesiastes 12:11-13
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11 (A)The words of the wise are like goads, and like (B)nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are (C)given by (D)one Shepherd. 12 My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making (E)many books there is no end, and (F)much study is a weariness of the flesh.

13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. (G)Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.[a]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Or the duty of all mankind
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