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.


In Context

9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge: yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

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

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.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God will bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it is good, or whether it is 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

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