Ecclesiastes 12:12 - Revised Version 1885 And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But about going further [than the words given by one Shepherd], my son, be warned. Of making many books there is no end [so do not believe everything you read], and much study is a weariness of the flesh. American Standard Version (1901) And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Common English Bible Be careful, my child, of anything beyond them! There’s no end to the excessive production of scrolls. Studying too much wearies the body. Catholic Public Domain Version You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh. |