Ecclesiastes 12:12

“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.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further, by these, my sonne, be admonished: of making many bookes there is no end, and much studie is a wearinesse of the flesh.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Ecclesiastes chapter 12

But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion {to books} is wearying to the body.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English 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.
- Darby 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.
- Douay Rheims 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.
- Webster's Bible

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

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.
- Youngs Literal Bible

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

Stacy's comment on 2014-11-16 22:48:44:

I believe it pretty much mean, there so much to read it will tire you out trying to read it all. So, just fear God, believe in him, and keep his commandments and we pretty much got it made..

RASAKI ADEBIYI's comment on 2014-07-31 21:31:22:

My understanding of this statement, by Solomon, is that we should do all things in moderation.

KP's comment on 2012-01-14 19:55:15:

I understand what Solomon mean't when he said this. No matter how far we go in life there never seem to be an end. We are never satisfied. The more knowledge we get on this earth, the more miserable we are. Solomon really knew what he was tlaking about.

Ralph De Jesus's comment on 2010-01-05 17:13:47:

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