¹⁸ Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit,
    and whoever obeys^[a] his master will be honored.

²³ Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks
    and pay attention to your herds,
²⁴ because riches don’t endure forever,
    and crowns don’t last from one generation to the next.
²⁵ When the grass disappears,
    and new growth appears,
        the mountain spices will be harvested,
²⁶ the lambs will supply your clothing,
    and your goats the price of a field.
²⁷ You will have enough goat’s milk to drink
    and to supply your household needs,
        as well as sustenance for your servant girls.