Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:11
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:11 Context
8Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9And 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. 10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
"The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd." Ecclesiastes 12:11 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 12:11
Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 12:11
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 12:11
12:11 Nails - Piercing into men's dull minds, which make powerful and abiding impressions in them. Masters - By the teachers of God's church, appointed of God for that work. Shepherd - From Christ, the great Shepherd of the church in all ages.
The wordes of the wise are as goads, and as nailes fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are giuen from one shepheard.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of {these} collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are `the words of' the masters of assemblies, `which' are given from one shepherd.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.
- Basic English Bible
The words of the wise are as goads, and the collections [of them] as nails fastened in: they are given from one shepherd.
- Darby Bible
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
- Webster's Bible
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.
- World English Bible
Words of the wise [are] as goads, and as fences planted [by] the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.
- Youngs Literal Bible
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.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible