Proverbs 27:23 meaning and explanation
Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;
Proverbs 27:23, Berean Standard Bible
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Verse 23 comes near the close of Proverbs 27, where a fatherly voice warns that wealth is not permanent and a crown does not last to every generation. In an agrarian setting, a family's livelihood rested on its flocks and herds, so the command to know their condition and watch them closely is practical stewardship, not mere bookkeeping.
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