But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Ya`akov, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Yisra'el),
Ecclesiastes 12:11 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The words of the wise are like prodding goads, and firmly fixed [in the mind] like nails are the collected sayings which are given [as proceeding] from one Shepherd. [Ezek. 37:24.] 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. Common English Bible The words of the wise are like iron-tipped prods; the collected sayings of the masters are like nails fixed firmly by a 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails deeply fastened in, which by the counsel of masters are given from one shepherd. |
But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Ya`akov, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Yisra'el),
Now for a little moment grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
I will fasten him like a nail in a sure place. He will be for a throne of glory to his father's house.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Isn't my word like fire? says the LORD; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
But when he saw many of the Perushim and Tzedukim coming for his immersion, he said to them, *You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Yeshua answered him, *Are you the teacher of Yisra'el, and don't understand these things?
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Kefa and the rest of the emissaries, *Brothers, what shall we do?*
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
Now may the God of shalom, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Yeshua,
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.