The words of the wise are like cattle prods—painful but helpful. Their collected sayings are like a nail-studded stick with which a shepherd drives the sheep.
Ecclesiastes 12:11
This verse just makes me smile!
Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning.
Ecclesiastes 11:7
About the Nails and Prods of Wise Words
- Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.
Proverbs 20:15 - Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
Proverbs 18:20 - From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:23 - A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:3 - Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:18
About the Nails and Prods of Corrective Words:
- People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17 - To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
Proverbs 12:1 - A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.
Proverbs 13:1 - If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.
Proverbs 13:18 - If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
Proverbs 15:32
Both, nails and prods from the right sources are good for me.
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