Ecclesiastes 12:11

English Standard Version

11 The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd. (Ezr 9:8; Ps 80:1; Pr 1:6; Pr 2:6; Pr 22:17; Isa 22:23; Eze 34:23; Joh 10:11; Joh 10:16) 

New International Version

11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails – given by one shepherd.[1] 

New International Reader’s Version

11 The sayings of those who are wise move people to take action. Their collected sayings are like nails pounded in firm and deep. These sayings are given to us by one shepherd. 

King James Version

11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 

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