Ecclesiastes 12:11

11The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.12:11 Or Shepherd

11The words of the wise are like 12:11 I.e., spiked sticks for driving cattlegoads, and masters of these collections are like driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.

11The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.

11The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; 12:11 This verse establishes the divine inspiration of Ecclesiastes.they are given by one Shepherd. [Ezek 37:24]

11The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.12:11 Or shepherd

11The sayings of those who are wise move people to take action. Their collected sayings are like nails pounded in firm and deep. These sayings are given to us by one shepherd.