diff --git a/21-ECC/12.usfm b/21-ECC/12.usfm index 7965842c..93394d5d 100644 --- a/21-ECC/12.usfm +++ b/21-ECC/12.usfm @@ -56,7 +56,12 @@ \s5 \v 10 I searched for words that would be pleasing to hear, and what I have written is reliable and true. \p -\v 11 The things that I and other wise people say teach people what they should do. They are like our shepherd. +\v 11 The things that I and other wise people say give directions, and they are like nails that fix things together and last a long time. When people follow clear and understandable directions, they know what is right, and, so then they can do it. The sayings of the wise are like our shepherd who guides us where we need to go. + +\v 11 The words of wise people are like goads. Like nails driven deeply are the words of the masters in collections of their proverbs, which are taught by one shepherd. + + + \s5 \v 12 So, my son, pay careful attention to what I have written, and choose carefully what you read that others have written. This work of writing many books is endless. Trying to study them all will be an endless task.