Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Ecclesiastes chapter 12 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

v.11This passage

v.12And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 22:17

    Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

  • 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, and will gently lead those that have their young.

  • Isaiah 22:23

    And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a throne of glory to his father’s house.

  • 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,

  • John 10:14

    I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,

  • Acts 2:37

    Now when they heardthis, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?