Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened [by] the masters of assemblies. They have been given from one shepherd.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

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

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Cross References

Genesis 49:24but his bow abode in strength. And the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),

Psalms 23:1LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Proverbs 1:6to understand a proverb, and a figure, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.

Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, [and] will gently lead those who have their young.

Ezekiel 34:23And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David. He shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 12:9-13

The Conclusion of the Whole. 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 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. 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 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 And further, by these, my son, be… Read the whole commentary →

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