Ecclesiastes:12:9-14
nsb@Ecclesiastes:12:9 @ Moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. He gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
nsb@Ecclesiastes:12:10 @ The preacher sought to find out acceptable words. That which was written was upright, even words of truth.
nsb@Ecclesiastes:12:11 @ The words of the wise are like prodding goads, and like nails fastened by the masters of assemblies. They are given from one shepherd.
nsb@Ecclesiastes:12:12 @ By these, my son, be admonished! There is no end to publishing many books. Also much study is a weariness of the flesh.
nsb@Ecclesiastes:12:13 @ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.
nsb@Ecclesiastes:12:14 @ For God will bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, whether it is good or whether it is evil.