12More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.


In Context

9 And whereas Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and declared the things that he had done: and seeking out, he set forth many parables.

10 He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth.

11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails deeply fastened in, which by the counsel of masters are given from one shepherd.

12 More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.

13 Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

14 And all things that are done, God will bring into judgment for every error, whether it be good or evil.

Ecclesiastes 12:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:12Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:12And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:12And besides, my son, be warned by them: of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:12And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:12Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:12And further, from these, my son, be warned; the making of many books hath no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.