9 And the wiser the preacher became that much more did he teach wisdom to the people, causing them to listen and to search things out, and he composed many proverbs. 10 The preacher sought to find willing words and upright writings, even words of truth.
11 The words of the wise are as goads and as nails hammered into place, those of the teachers of the congregations, who are placed under one Shepherd. 12 My son, in addition to this, be admonished: of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
13 The conclusion of the entire sermon is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole happiness of man. 14 For God shall bring every work to judgment with every secret thing, whether it is good or whether it is evil.