Proverbs 27:26

The kevasim (lambs) are for thy clothing, 1 and the goats are the purchase price of the sadeh. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25The hay is removed, and the deshe (tender grass) showeth itself, 1 and herbs of the harim are gathered, 1

27And thou shalt have cholov of izzim (goats) enough for thy lechem, 1 for the lechem of thy bais, 1 and for the nourishment of thy na'arot (servant girls).

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Cross References

Ezekiel 27:21Arabia, and all the nasi'im of Kedar, they traded with thee in lambs, and rams, and goats; in these were they thy merchants.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:24-27

The Reward of Prudence. 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. Here is, I. A command given us… Read the whole commentary →

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