Ecclesiastes 12:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 12:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 12:11 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepher..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 12:11 — KJV
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”
— Ecclesiastes 12:11 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:11 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 12:11
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:11: words, wise, given
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:11: words, wise, given
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false...: or, one who foments strife”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:11: wise, given, one
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:11: wise, one
“And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. language: Heb. lip. speech: Heb. words”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:11: words, one
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