Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from 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 Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.

12Furthermore, 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 remained strong. 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 23:1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

Proverbs 1:6to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

Proverbs 22:17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

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

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