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Ecclesiastes 12:11

11 The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

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.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

11 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.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

11 Words of the wise 'are' as goads, and as fences planted 'by' the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.