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Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
New International Version
10 The Teacher(A) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(B)
11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(C)—given by one shepherd.[a] 12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them.
Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.(D)
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd
Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
King James Version
Ecclesiastes 12:10-12
King James Version
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.
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