Ecclesiastes 12:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ The Philosopher tried to find comforting words, but the words he wrote were honest. ¹¹ The sayings of the wise are like the sharp sticks that shepherds use to guide sheep, and collected proverbs are as lasting as firmly driven nails. They have been given by God, the one Shepherd of us all.

¹² 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.