Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails well fastened are those that are composed in collections; they are given from one shepherd.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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

10Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even 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 firm, and the arms of his hands were made supple, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, from thence, from the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel,

Psalms 23:1A Psalm of David. The LORD 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 unto my knowledge.

Isaiah 40:11Even as a shepherd that feedeth his flock, that gathereth the lambs in his arm, and carrieth them in his bosom, and gently leadeth those that give suck.

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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