Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single 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 Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

12And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:24Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

Psalms 23:1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Proverbs 1:6by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

Isaiah 40:11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Ezekiel 34:23I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and 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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