Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.
New American Standard Bible
But beyond this, my son, be warned: the
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books,
A Conservative Version
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
American Standard Version
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Amplified
But beyond this my son, [about going further than the words given by one Shepherd], be warned: the writing of many books is endless [so do not believe everything you read], and excessive study and devotion to books is wearying to the body.
Bible in Basic English
And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh.
Darby Translation
And besides, my son, be warned by them: of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Julia Smith Translation
And besides, from these, my son, beware: of making many books, no end; and much study wearies the flesh.
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
My son, be careful {about anything beyond these things}. For the writing of books is endless, and too much study {is wearisome}.
Modern King James verseion
And further, by these, my son, be warned: The making of many books has no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore beware, my son, that above these thou make them not many and innumerable books, nor take divers doctrines in hand, to weary thy body withal.
NET Bible
Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.
New Heart English Bible
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
The Emphasized Bible
And besides, from them, my son, be admonished, - Of making many books, there is no end, and, much study, is a weariness of the flesh.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And further, from these, my son, be warned; the making of many books hath no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Themes
Books » The ancients fond of making
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » Pursuit of, exhausting
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 12:12
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Context Readings
Epilogue
11 Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this masterful collection was given by one shepherd. 12 So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body. 13 Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 1:18
For with much wisdom there is much sorrow; the more someone adds to knowledge, the more someone adds to grief.
1 Kings 4:32
His reputation was known throughout the surrounding nations. Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
Luke 16:29-31
"Abraham said, "They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'
John 5:39
You examine the Scriptures carefully because you suppose that in them you have eternal life. Yet they testify about me.
John 20:31
But these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and so that through believing you may have life in his name.
John 21:25
Of course, Jesus also did many other things, and I suppose that if every one of them were written down, the world couldn't contain the books that would be written.
2 Peter 1:19-21
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.