Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 12:9-14"

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

9 Additionally: Because the Teacher was wise, he constantly taught the people knowledge. He listened and investigated. He composed many proverbs.

9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

10 The Teacher searched for pleasing words, and he wrote truthful words honestly.

10 The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.

11 The words of the wise are like iron-tipped prods; the collected sayings of the masters are like nails fixed firmly by a shepherd.

11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.

12 Be careful, my child, of anything beyond them! There's no end to the excessive production of scrolls. Studying too much wearies the body.

12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.

13 So this is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Worship God and keep God's commandments because this is what everyone must do.

13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

14 God will definitely bring every deed to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or bad.

14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.