Old TestamentEcclesiastesThe Whole Duty of Man · 12:9–1412:9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.12:10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.12:11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
