Ecclesiastes 12:9–14 · BSB
12:9
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
12:10
The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
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12:11
The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.
12:12
And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.
12:13
When 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.
12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
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