Ecclesiastes 12:12

English Standard Version

12 My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. (1Ki 4:32; Ec 1:18) 

New International Version

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. 

New International Reader’s Version

12 My son, be careful not to pay attention to anything added to them. Books will never stop being written. Too much studying makes people tired. 

King James Version

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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