Ecclesiastes 12:12

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - Amplified Bible

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.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - 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.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - 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.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - Darby Bible

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.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - English Standard Version

My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - 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.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero además de esto, hijo mìo, estate prevenido: el hacer muchos libros no tiene fin, y demasiada dedicaciòn a ellos es fatiga del cuerpo.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - The Message

But regarding anything beyond this, dear friend, go easy. There’s no end to the publishing of books, and constant study wears you out so you’re no good for anything else. The last and final word is this:
   Fear God.
   Do what he tells you.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - New American Standard Bible

But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion {to books} is wearying to the body.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero además de esto, hijo mìo, estate prevenido: el hacer muchos libros no tiene fin, y demasiada dedicaciòn a ellos es fatiga del cuerpo.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - 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.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 - Young's Living 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.

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