Proverbs 27:23 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 27:23 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 27:23 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 27:23 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds,”

Proverbs 27:23 — World English Bible

Proverbs 27:23 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:”

Proverbs 27:23 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:23 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Know well the face of thy flock, Set thy heart to the droves,”

Proverbs 27:23 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 27:23 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Be well acquainted with the appearance of thy flocks; look well to thy herds:”

Proverbs 27:23 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 27:23 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Be diligent to know ye state of thy flocke, and take heede to the heardes.”

Proverbs 27:23 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 27:23 in Context — Proverbs 27

21 [Como] o crisol é para a prata, e o forno para o ouro, assim o homem [é provado] pelos louvores que lhe dizem.

22 Ainda que esmagues ao tolo em um pilão junto com os grãos, ainda assim sua loucura não se separaria dele.

23 Procura conhecer a condição de tuas ovelhas; põe teu coração sobre o gado;

24 porque o tesouro não [dura] para sempre; nem uma coroa [dura] de geração em geração.

25 Quando a erva aparecer, e surgirem a folhagem, e se juntarem as ervas dos montes,

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What Does Proverbs 27:23 Mean?

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