Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
(See on Ecclesiastes 1:18).
many books—of mere human composition, opposed to "by these"; these inspired writings are the only sure source of "admonition."
(over much) study—in mere human books, wearies the body, without solidly profiting the soul.
A summary of the first part.
Vanity, etc.—Resumption of the sentiment with which the book began (Ecclesiastes 1:2; I John 2:17).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ecclesiastes 12:12:
Ecclesiastes 1:18
Ecclesiastes 12:1
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