12 But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books,(A) and much study wearies the body.(B) 13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God(C) and keep his commands, because this is for all[a] humanity.(D) 14 For God will bring every act to judgment,(E) including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

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  1. 12:13 Or is the whole duty of

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.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

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