Ecclesiastes 12:11 - Common English Bible The words of the wise are like iron-tipped prods; the collected sayings of the masters are like nails fixed firmly by a shepherd. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The words of the wise are like prodding goads, and firmly fixed [in the mind] like nails are the collected sayings which are given [as proceeding] from one Shepherd. [Ezek. 37:24.] American Standard Version (1901) 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. Catholic Public Domain Version The words of the wise are like a goad, and like nails deeply fastened, which, through the counsel of teachers, are set forth by one pastor. |