11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(A)—given by one shepherd.[a]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd

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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23 I will drive him like a peg(A) into a firm place;(B) he will become a seat[a] of honor(C) for the house of his father.

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  1. Isaiah 22:23 Or throne

23 And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house.

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