Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The
King James Version
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Holman Bible
The sayings of the wise are like goads,
International Standard Version
Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this masterful collection was given by one shepherd.
A Conservative Version
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened [by] the masters of assemblies. They have been given from one shepherd.
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.
Amplified
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails;
Bible in Basic English
The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.
Darby Translation
The words of the wise are as goads, and the collections of them as nails fastened in: they are given from one shepherd.
Julia Smith Translation
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails planted of the masters of the gatherings; they were given from one shepherd.
King James 2000
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails firmly fixed by the masters of assemblies, which are given by one shepherd.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The words of the wise [are] like cattle goads; the collections of the sages [are] like pricks inflicted by one shepherd.
Modern King James verseion
The words of the wise are like goads; yes, their collected words are like nails driven home; they are given from one Shepherd.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the words of the wise are like pricks and nails that go through, wherewith men are kept together: for they are given of one shepherd only.
NET Bible
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
New Heart English Bible
The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of collections, which are given from one shepherd.
The Emphasized Bible
The words of the wise, are as goads, yea, as driven nails, their well-ordered sayings, - given from one shepherd.
Webster
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Words of the wise are as goads, and as fences planted by the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.
Themes
Provoke » Figurative » Of mental incentive
Speech/communication » The words of the wise
Walls » Of houses » Had nails or pegs fastened into them when built
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
Interlinear
Ba`al
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 12:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Epilogue
10
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words. That which was written was upright, even words of truth.
11 The
Names
Cross References
Psalm 80:1
([Psalm of Asaph]) Oh, give ear (listen), Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!
Ezekiel 34:23
I will place one shepherd over them, my servant David. He will take care of them. He will take care of them and be their shepherd.
Acts 2:37
Now when they heard this, they were stabbed to the heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles: Men and brothers, what shall we do?
Genesis 49:24
His bow stayed steady! His arms remained limber because of the help of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
Ezra 9:8
Now for a little time grace (favour) has come to us from Jehovah our God, to let a small band of us go free and to give us a nail in his holy place. Our God gives light to our eyes and a measure of new life in our prison chains.
Psalm 23:1
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Proverbs 1:6
This will help him understand a proverb and the interpretation as well as the words of the wise and their riddles.
Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart and mind to my knowledge.
Isaiah 22:23
I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place. He will become a glorious throne to his father's house.
Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
Jeremiah 23:29
My message is like a fire and like a hammer that breaks rocks in pieces.
Matthew 3:7
He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
John 3:10
Jesus answered: Are you a teacher of Israel and you do not understand these things?
John 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me.
2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
Hebrews 4:12
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
Hebrews 13:20
Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,
1 Peter 5:4
When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.