Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further, by these, my sonne, be admonished: of making many bookes there is no end, and much studie is a wearinesse of the flesh.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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 American Standard Version (1995)

And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh.
- Basic English Bible

And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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.
- Darby Bible

More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
- English Revised Version

Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 12:12

12:12 By these - By these wise men, and their writings.