^{23 Ref} Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

^{24 Ref} For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

^{25 Ref} The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

^{26 Ref} The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

^{27 Ref} And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.