11 (A)The words of the wise are like goads, and like (B)nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are (C)given by (D)one Shepherd. 12 My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making (E)many books there is no end, and (F)much study is a weariness of the flesh.

13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. (G)Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Or the duty of all mankind

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