Proverbs 27:22-27

Tree of Life Version

²² Even if you pound the fool along with the grain in a mortar with a pestle,
his foolishness would never leave him.

²³ Know well the condition of your flocks,
pay attention to your herds,
²⁴ for riches are not forever,
nor a crown from generation to generation.

²⁵ When hay is removed and grass appears,
    and grain from the hills is gathered in,
²⁶ lambs will provide you with clothing,
    and goats with the price of a field.
²⁷ There will be enough goats’ milk for food
    and food for your household,
    and sustenance for your maidservants.