Ecclesiastes 12:11
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
— Ecclesiastes 12:11, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Words of the wise <FI>are<Fi> as goads, and as fences planted <FI>by<Fi> the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.