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Proverbs 27:23-27

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

23. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds. 24. For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation? 25. The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. 26. The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field. 27. And [thou shalt have] goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.

Proverbs 27:23-27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 27:23

Theological / Devotional

State of thy flocks. Verses 23-27 are an ode in praise of pastoral and agricultural living. The “state” is literally the “face,” “look,” or “appearance.” A parallel to the work of pastors, church elders, parents, and youth leaders is naturally observed (see 1 Peter 5:2-4).

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