A Word of Caution

Ecclesiastes 12:12

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And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out--he made right many similes.

The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written by the upright, words of truth.

Words of the wise are as goads, and as fences planted by the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.

And further, from these, my son, be warned; the making of many books hath no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The end of the whole matter let us hear: --`Fear God, and keep His commands, for this is the whole of man.

For every work doth God bring into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether good or bad.'