Ecclesiastes 12:11

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.

In context

9 Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

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 assemblies, 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.

13 This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

WEB 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.
KJV 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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.
ASV 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.
YLT Young's 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.
DBY 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.
WBS Webster Bible: The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.