Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of wise people are like goads. Like nails driven deeply are the words of the masters in collections of their proverbs, which are taught by one shepherd.

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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 sought to write using vivid, upright words of truth.

12My son, be aware of something more: the making of many books, which has no end and much study brings weariness to the body. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 49:24But his bow will remain steady, 1 and his hands will be skillful 1 because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, 1 because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel. 1

Psalms 23:1Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing. 1

Proverbs 1:6to understand proverbs, sayings, 1 and words of wise people and their riddles. 1

Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise 1 and apply your heart to my knowledge, 1

Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather in his arm the lambs, 1 and carry them close to his heart, 1 and will gently lead the ewes nursing their young. 1

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