Parallel Verses New International Version Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. New Living Translation But, my child, let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out. 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. 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. King James 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. 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. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be warned, my children, against anything more than these. People never stop writing books. Too much studying will wear out your body. JPS Tanakh 1917 And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. New American Standard 1977 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. Jubilee Bible 2000 My son, in addition to this, be admonished: of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. King James 2000 Bible 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. American 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. 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. Douay-Rheims 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. Darby Bible 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. English Revised Version And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Young's 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. Commentary Matthew Henry Commentary12:8-14 Solomon repeats his text, VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY. These are the words of one that could speak by dear-bought experience of the vanity of the world, which can do nothing to ease men of the burden of sin. As he considered the worth of souls, he gave good heed to what he spake and wrote; words of truth will always be acceptable words. The truths of God are as goads to such as are dull and draw back, and nails to such as are wandering and draw aside; means to establish the heart, that we may never sit loose to our duty, nor be taken from it. The Shepherd of Israel is the Giver of inspired wisdom. Teachers and guides all receive their communications from him. The title is applied in Scripture to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The prophets sought diligently, what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. To write many books was not suited to the shortness of human life, and would be weariness to the writer, and to the reader; and then was much more so to both than it is now. All things would be vanity and vexation, except they led to this conclusion, That to fear God, and keep his commandments, is the whole of man. The fear of God includes in it all the affections of the soul towards him, which are produced by the Holy Spirit. There may be terror where there is no love, nay, where there is hatred. But this is different from the gracious fear of God, as the feelings of an affectionate child. The fear of God, is often put for the whole of true religion in the heart, and includes its practical results in the life. Let us attend to the one thing needful, and now come to him as a merciful Saviour, who will soon come as an almighty Judge, when he will bring to light the things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of all hearts. Why does God record in his word, that ALL IS VANITY, but to keep us from deceiving ourselves to our ruin? He makes our duty to be our interest. May it be graven in all our hearts. Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is all that concerns man. Study Bible The Fear of God is Utmost…11The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd. 12But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. 13The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.… Cross References 1 Kings 4:32 He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005. Ecclesiastes 1:18 Because in much wisdom there is much grief, and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain. Treasury of Scripture 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. by these Luke 16:29-31 Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them… John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: … John 20:31 But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, … John 21:25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, … 2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well … study Ecclesiastes 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge … Jump to Previous Addition Admonished Beware Body Books Devotion End Endless Excessive Flesh Further Furthermore Learning Making Note Study Warned Wearies Weariness Wearying WritingJump to Next Addition Admonished Beware Body Books Devotion End Endless Excessive Flesh Further Furthermore Learning Making Note Study Warned Wearies Weariness Wearying WritingLinks Ecclesiastes 12:12 NIVEcclesiastes 12:12 NLT Ecclesiastes 12:12 ESV Ecclesiastes 12:12 NASB Ecclesiastes 12:12 KJV Ecclesiastes 12:12 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 12:12 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 12:12 French Bible Ecclesiastes 12:12 German Bible Alphabetical: addition and anything Be beyond body books But devotion end endless excessive in is making many much my no of son study the them there this to warned wearies wearying writing OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 12:12 Furthermore my son be admonished: of making (Ecclesiast. 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