Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 ▼

9 In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

10 The Preacher sought to find delightful words and words of truth written uprightly.

11 The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.

12 But in addition to this, my son, be warned: the making of many books is endless, and much devotion to books is wearying to the flesh.

13 The end of the matter, all that has been heard: fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the end of the matter for all mankind.

14 For God will bring every work to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.