Ecclesiastes 12:8-12

8“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10 “Everything is meaningless!”

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

10The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true. 11The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd. Or Shepherd

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