Ecclesiastes 12:11-13

New International Reader's Version

¹¹The sayings of those who are wise move people to take action. Their collected sayings are like nails pounded in firm and deep. These sayings are given to us by one shepherd. ¹²My son, be careful not to pay attention to anything added to them.

Books will never stop being written. Too much studying makes people tired.

¹³Everything has now been heard.
And here’s the final thing I want to say.
Have respect for God and obey his commandments.
This is what he expects of all human beings.

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