27 And there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
For the food of your household,
And sustenance for your attendants.

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27 There will be enough goat’s milk for your food,
    for the food of your house,
    and to nourish your young women.

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12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.

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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
    those who serve him will be wicked.

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19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.

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19 Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
    they might understand, but they don’t respond.

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10 Do not slander a slave to his master,
Or he will (A)curse you and you will be found guilty.

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10 Don’t slander a servant to his master;
    otherwise, the servant will curse you, and you will be guilty.

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