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
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 12:12

BSB
And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh.
ERV
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
NHEB
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
SMT
And besides, from these, my son, beware: of making many books, no end; and much study wearies the flesh.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 12:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 12:12
Summary
Excessive learning exhausts the body
Event
Warning against excessive study
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom