Ecclesiastes 12:11
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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.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 12:11
- 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
View 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.
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