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."
— Ecclesiastes 12:11, Catholic Public Domain 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 as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of 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, said Ecclesiastes, and all is vanity!
And since Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and he described what he had accomplished. And while searching, he composed many parables.
He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
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.
You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh.
Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man.
And so, for all that is done and for each error, God will bring judgment: whether it was good or evil.