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12 [a]And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13 [b]This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for [c]this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, [d]with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:12 Or, And as for more than these, my son, be warned
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Or, Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter
  3. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Or, this is the duty of all men
  4. Ecclesiastes 12:14 Or, concerning