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23 Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds;
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23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
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24 for riches do not last for ever; and does a crown endure to all generations?
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24 for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
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25 When the grass is gone, and the new growth appears, and the herbage of the mountains is gathered,
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25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
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26 the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field;
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26 the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.
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27 there will be enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household and maintenance for your maidens.
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27 You will have plenty of goats' milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls.
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