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Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 (NASB)

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⁹ In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs. ¹⁰ The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly. ¹¹ The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd. ¹² But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. ¹³ The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. ¹⁴ For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 12) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Much study wearies the body
(v. 13) Obedience - Duty of man to fear God and keep His commands
(v. 14) Obedience - Duty of man to fear God and keep His commands

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 9) Life to the Full - Two Wisdoms (part 2) (2010-04-08)
(v. 10) Life to the Full - Two Wisdoms (part 2) (2010-04-08)
(v. 13) Bottomline Wisdom (2015-07-05)
(v. 14) Bottomline Wisdom (2015-07-05)