Proverbs 27:23
“Be thou diligent to knowe the state of thy flocks, and looke well to thy herds.”
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Proverbs 27:23 Context
21As the fining pot for siluer, and the furnace for gold: so is a man to his praise. 22Though thou shouldest bray a foole in a morter among wheate with a pestell, yet will not his foolishnesse depart from him. 23Be thou diligent to knowe the state of thy flocks, and looke well to thy herds. 24For riches are not for euer: and doth the crowne endure to euery generation? 25The hay appeareth, and the tender grasse sheweth it selfe, and herbes of the mountaines are gathered.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:23
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.
- King James Version
Know well the condition of your flocks, {And} pay attention to your herds;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, `And' look well to thy herds:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds;
- Basic English Bible
Be well acquainted with the appearance of thy flocks; look well to thy herds:
- Darby Bible
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
- Webster's Bible
Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:
- World English Bible
Know well the face of thy flock, Set thy heart to the droves,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:23
27:23 Flock - Flocks and herds are here put for all possessions, because anciently they were the chief part of a man's riches.