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And further, by these, my sonne, be admonished: of making many bookes there is no end, and much studie is a wearinesse of the flesh.
- 1611 King James Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:12 side note reference: Or, reading.
Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 12:12
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.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized 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 (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
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 Bible
More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.
- Douay Rheims Bible
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.
- Webster's Bible
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
- World English Bible
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.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 12:12
12:12 By these - By these wise men, and their writings.
Ralph De Jesus's comment on 2010-01-05 20:13:47:
We don’t need many books to learn about God, the bible is all we need. If we keep God’s commandments we will have understanding that the wisdom of man and his doctrines can not provide
KP's comment on 2012-01-14 22:55:15:
I understand what Solomon mean\'t when he said this. No matter how far we go in life there never seem to be an end. We are never satisfied. The more knowledge we get on this earth, the more miserable we are. Solomon really knew what he was tlaking about.
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