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.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ecclesiastes 12:11 in context
Ecclesiastes 12:8–14
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“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher.
“All is vanity!”
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Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
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Selected verse
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.
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Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
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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.
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For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.
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