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Proverbs 27:26

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Berean Standard Bible

the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

American Standard Version (1901)

The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;

Bible in Basic English

The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Lambs are for thy clothing: and kids for the price of the field.

Free Bible Version

and the lambs have provided you wool to make clothing, and the sale of goats have paid for a field,

Geneva Bible 1599

The lambes are for thy clothing, and the goates are the price of the fielde.

King James (Authorized) Version

The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

One Unity Resource Bible

The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.

Translation for Translators

you will be able to shear the sheep and make clothes from the wool, and you will get money from selling some of the goats to buy more land,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Those lambs will provide your clothing and the goats will provide the price of the field.

Noah Webster Bible

The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

World English Bible

The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.

Young's Literal Translation

Lambs [are] for thy clothing, And the price of the field [are] he-goats,

Context

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow

²⁵When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered, ²⁶the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field. ²⁷You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you— food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of hard work and diligence in caring for one's resources. It emphasizes the need for wisdom and skill in managing what we have been entrusted with, whether it be material possessions, talents, or responsibilities. By being diligent and attentive to our resources, we can ensure their growth and productivity, ultimately leading to success and fulfillment. This verse serves as a reminder to be good stewards of all that we have, using them wisely for the glory of God.

Commentary

Proverbs 27:26

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow

²⁵When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered, ²⁶the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field. ²⁷You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you— food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.

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Berean Standard Bible

the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

American Standard Version (1901)

The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;

Bible in Basic English

The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Lambs are for thy clothing: and kids for the price of the field.

Free Bible Version

and the lambs have provided you wool to make clothing, and the sale of goats have paid for a field,

Geneva Bible 1599

The lambes are for thy clothing, and the goates are the price of the fielde.

King James (Authorized) Version

The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

One Unity Resource Bible

The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.

Translation for Translators

you will be able to shear the sheep and make clothes from the wool, and you will get money from selling some of the goats to buy more land,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Those lambs will provide your clothing and the goats will provide the price of the field.

Noah Webster Bible

The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

World English Bible

The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.

Young's Literal Translation

Lambs [are] for thy clothing, And the price of the field [are] he-goats,