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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.

The words {H1697} of the wise {H2450} are as goads {H1861}, and as nails {H4930} fastened {H5193} by the masters {H1167} of assemblies {H627}, which are given {H5414} from one {H259} shepherd {H7462}.

The sayings of the wise are as sharp as goads, and those given by leaders of assemblies are like well-fixed nails; [in this case,] they are presented by a single shepherd.

The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.

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.

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Cross-References

  • Hebrews 4:12 (6 votes)

    For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

  • Acts 2:37 (6 votes)

    ¶ Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do?

  • Ezekiel 34:23 (5 votes)

    And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, [even] my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

  • Jeremiah 23:29 (5 votes)

    [Is] not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer [that] breaketh the rock in pieces?

  • Isaiah 40:11 (4 votes)

    He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young.

  • Proverbs 22:17 (4 votes)

    ¶ Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:4 (4 votes)

    (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)