Ecclesiastes 12:9-11

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁹ And furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he [Solomon] still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

¹⁰ The Preacher sought acceptable words, even to write down rightly words of truth or correct sentiment.

¹¹ 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.^(A)