²³ Know well the condition of your flocks,
    and give attention to your herds;
²⁴ for riches do not last forever,
    nor a crown for all generations.
²⁵ When the grass is gone, and new growth appears,
    and the herbage of the mountains is gathered,
²⁶ the lambs will provide your clothing,
    and the goats the price of a field;
²⁷ there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
    for the food of your household
    and nourishment for your servant-girls.