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Berean Standard Bible

“Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;”

Proverbs 27:23

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Near the end of Proverbs 27, a series of sayings turns from relationships to practical stewardship. They address those who depend on herds and fields for their livelihood.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Considera atentamente el aspecto de tus ovejas; pon tu corazón á tus rebaños:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Date cuenta de la condición de tus rebaños y cuida mucho de tus ovejas;

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