During his life, King Solomon wrote [24] 3,000 wise teachings and 1,005 songs.
Ecclesiastes 12:12 - Easy To Read Version So son, \{study those teachings,\} but be careful about other books. People are always writing books, and too much study will make you very tired. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
During his life, King Solomon wrote [24] 3,000 wise teachings and 1,005 songs.
With much wisdom comes frustration. The person that gains more wisdom also gains more sorrow.
But these things are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, {\cf2\super [268]} the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.
There are many other things that Jesus did. If every one of these things were written down, I think the whole world would not be big enough for all the books that would be written.
You carefully study the Scriptures. {\cf2\super [82]} You think that those Scriptures give you life forever. Those same Scriptures tell about me!