American Standard Version

Ecclesiastes 12:10-14 American Standard Version (ASV)

10. The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

11. The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

12. And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

13. This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

14. For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.