Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth. 11 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. 12 Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 80:1
Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine forth.
Ezekiel 34:23
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.
Acts 2:37
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"
Genesis 49:24
But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),
Ezra 9:8
Now for a little moment grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.
Proverbs 1:6
to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
Proverbs 22:17
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Isaiah 22:23
I will fasten him like a nail in a sure place. He will be for a throne of glory to his father's house.
Isaiah 40:11
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Jeremiah 23:29
'Isn't my word like fire?' says the LORD; 'and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
John 3:10
Jesus answered him, "Are you the teacher of Israel, and 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
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty in God for the tearing down of strongholds,
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 13:20
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus,
1 Peter 5:4
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.