12 My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making (A)many books there is no end, and (B)much study is a weariness of the flesh.

13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. (C)Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.[a] 14 For (D)God will bring every deed into judgment, with[b] every secret thing, whether good or evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Or the duty of all mankind
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:14 Or into the judgment on

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