Ecclesiastes 12:11
Words of the wise [are] as goads, and as fences planted [by] the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
10The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written [by] the upright, words of truth.
Cross References
Genesis 49:24And his bow abideth in strength, And strengthened are the arms of his hands By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, Whence is a shepherd, a son of Israel.
Psalms 23:1A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
Proverbs 1:6For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,
Isaiah 40:11As a shepherd His flock He feedeth, With His arm He gathereth lambs, And in His bosom He carrieth [them]: Suckling ones He leadeth.
Ezekiel 34:23And have raised up over them one shepherd, And he hath fed them — my servant David, He doth feed them, and he is 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 →