Proverbs 27:23

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:23

BSB
Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;
AKJV
Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds.
CPDV
Be diligent to know the countenance of your cattle, and consider your own flocks,
ERV
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds:
NHEB
Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:
SMT
Knowing, thou shalt know the face of thy flock; set thy heart to thy herds.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:23
Summary
Careful attention to property brings prosperity.
Event
Monitoring livestock carefully
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom