And he spoke three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
Ecclesiastes 12:12 - King James 2000 And further, my son, be admonished by these: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 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. |
And he spoke three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.
But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through his name.
And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.