Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. New Living Translation But, my child, let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out. English Standard Version My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Berean Standard Bible And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. King James 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. New King James Version And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh. New American Standard Bible But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive study is wearying to the body. NASB 1995 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. NASB 1977 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible But beyond this my son, [about going further than the words given by one Shepherd], be warned: the writing of many books is endless [so do not believe everything you read], and excessive study and devotion to books is wearying to the body. Christian Standard Bible But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. Holman Christian Standard Bible But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. American Standard Version And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Contemporary English Version My child, I warn you to stay away from any teachings except these. There is no end to books, and too much study will wear you out. English Revised Version And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be warned, my children, against anything more than these. People never stop writing books. Too much studying will wear out your body. Good News Translation My child, there is something else to watch out for. There is no end to the writing of books, and too much study will wear you out. International Standard Version So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body. Majority Standard Bible And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. NET Bible Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body. New Heart English Bible Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd further, from these, my son, be warned; the making of many scrolls has no end, and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation And besides, from these, my son, beware: of making many books, no end; and much study wearies the flesh. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMore than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible As to more than these, my son, beware. Of the making of many books there is no end, and in much study there is weariness for the flesh. New Revised Standard Version Of anything beyond these, my child, beware. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFurthermore, my son, take heed; of writing many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And especially pay attention to them, my son. To the writing many scrolls there is no end, and much speaking is weariness of the flesh OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Brenton Septuagint Translation And moreover, my son, guard thyself by means of them: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fear of God is Utmost…11The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd. 12And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. 13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.… Cross References Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 2 Timothy 3:7 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Daniel 12:4 But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.” 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. 1 Timothy 6:20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” Proverbs 15:14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Acts 17:21 Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas. Jeremiah 8:9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? Treasury of Scripture 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. by these Luke 16:29-31 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them… John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. study Ecclesiastes 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Jump to Previous Addition Admonished Beware Body Books Devotion End Endless Excessive Flesh Further Furthermore Learning Making Note Study Warned Wearies Weariness Wearying WritingJump to Next Addition Admonished Beware Body Books Devotion End Endless Excessive Flesh Further Furthermore Learning Making Note Study Warned Wearies Weariness Wearying WritingEcclesiastes 12 1. the Creator is to be remembered in due time8. The preacher's care to edify 13. the fear of God is the chief antidote for vanity But beyond these, my son, be warned The phrase "But beyond these" serves as a transition from the preceding verses, where the Preacher, traditionally understood as Solomon, has been imparting wisdom. The Hebrew word for "warned" is "zahar," which implies a caution or admonition. This is a fatherly exhortation, emphasizing the importance of discernment. In a historical context, this reflects the wisdom tradition in ancient Israel, where elders would pass down knowledge to the younger generation. The phrase "my son" indicates a personal and intimate address, suggesting that the wisdom being imparted is not just theoretical but deeply practical and relational. There is no end to the making of many books and much study wearies the body "Tenet insanabile multos which Dryden renders - "The charms of poetry our souls bewitch; Hebrew But beyondוְיֹתֵ֥ר (wə·yō·ṯêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3148: Superiority, advantage, excess these, מֵהֵ֖מָּה (mê·hêm·māh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They my son, בְּנִ֣י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son be warned: הִזָּהֵ֑ר (hiz·zā·hêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2094: To gleam, to enlighten There is no אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle end קֵ֔ץ (qêṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7093: An extremity, after to the making עֲשׂ֨וֹת (‘ă·śō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make of many הַרְבֵּה֙ (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great books, סְפָרִ֤ים (sə·p̄ā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book and much הַרְבֵּ֖ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great study וְלַ֥הַג (wə·la·haḡ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3854: Intense mental application wearies יְגִעַ֥ת (yə·ḡi·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3024: Wearying the body. בָּשָֽׂר׃ (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man Links Ecclesiastes 12:12 NIVEcclesiastes 12:12 NLT Ecclesiastes 12:12 ESV Ecclesiastes 12:12 NASB Ecclesiastes 12:12 KJV Ecclesiastes 12:12 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 12:12 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 12:12 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 12:12 French Bible Ecclesiastes 12:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 12:12 Furthermore my son be admonished: of making (Ecclesiast. 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