Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 12:12
American Standard Version
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Amplified® Bible
But about going further [than the words given by one Shepherd], my son, be warned. Of making many books there is no end [so do not believe everything you read], and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Contemporary English Version
My child, I warn you to stay away from any teachings except these. There is no end to books, and too much study will wear you out.
Darby English Version
And besides, my son, be warned by them: of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Good News Bible
My child, there is something else to watch out for. There is no end to the writing of books, and too much study will wear you out.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion {to books} is wearying to the body.
New International Version
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 King James Version
And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But beyond this, my son, take warning: the writing of many books seems endless, and excessive devotion to books wearies the body.
Revised Standard Version
My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Young's Literal Translation
And further, from these, my son, be warned; the making of many books hath no end, and much study `is' a weariness of the flesh.
