Ecclesiastes 12:8-14
New American Standard Bible
9In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
10The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
King James Version
Chapter 12
8Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.Christian Standard Bible
9In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.
10The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.
11The sayings of the wise are like cattle prods, and those from masters of collections are like firmly embedded nails. The sayings are given by one Shepherd.
12But beyond these, my son, be 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 commands, because this is for all humanity.
14For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
New Living Translation
English Standard Version
9Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
10The Preacher sought to find words of delight, and uprightly he wrote words of truth.
New International Version
New King James Version
9And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
10The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth.
11The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd.
12And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh.