American Standard Version
"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. "
— Ecclesiastes 12:11, American Standard Version
“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 of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”
“The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.”
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails deeply fastened in, which by the counsel of masters are given from one shepherd.”
“The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.”
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.
And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
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.
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.