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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The words of the wise are as goads,.... As the goad teacheth the ox; so the Targum. Not the words of the wise…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ecclesiastes 12:8-14
This passage is properly regarded as the Epilogue of the whole book; a kind of apology for the obscurity of many of its…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 12:8-12
Solomon is here drawing towards a close, and is loth to part till he has gained his point, and prevailed with his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The words of the wise are as goads The general fact is, of course, stated in special connexion with the book which…
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