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Ecclesiastes 12:11

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

The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd.

New International Version

The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails-given by one Shepherd.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The words of the wise are like a goad, and like nails deeply fastened, which, through the counsel of teachers, are set forth by one pastor