International Standard Version Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this masterful collection was given by one shepherd.
American Standard Version 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.
Young's Literal Translation Words of the wise are as goads, and as fences planted by the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.
