¹¹ The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

³⁷ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

¹² For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

²³ And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

²⁹ Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

⁴ (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

¹⁰ Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

¹¹ He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

¹⁷ Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

⁶ To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.