NASB
"The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd."
— Ecclesiastes 12:11, NASB
“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," says the Preacher, "all is vanity!"
In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs.
The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.