Proverbs 27:26
New International Version
the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

New Living Translation
your sheep will provide wool for clothing, and your goats will provide the price of a field.

English Standard Version
the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field.

Berean Standard Bible
the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

King James Bible
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

New King James Version
The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats the price of a field;

New American Standard Bible
The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,

NASB 1995
The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,

NASB 1977
The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,

Legacy Standard Bible
The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,

Amplified Bible
The lambs will supply wool for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field.

Christian Standard Bible
lambs will provide your clothing, and goats, the price of a field;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
lambs will provide your clothing, and goats, the price of a field;

American Standard Version
The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;

Contemporary English Version
you can sell lambs and goats to buy clothes and land.

English Revised Version
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Lambs [will provide] you with clothing, and the money from the male goats will buy a field.

Good News Translation
You can make clothes from the wool of your sheep and buy land with the money you get from selling some of your goats.

International Standard Version
the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.

Majority Standard Bible
the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

NET Bible
the lambs will be for your clothing, and the goats will be for the price of a field.

New Heart English Bible
The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.

Webster's Bible Translation
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

World English Bible
The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Lambs [are] for your clothing, "" And the price of the field [are] male goats,

Young's Literal Translation
Lambs are for thy clothing, And the price of the field are he-goats,

Smith's Literal Translation
Lambs for thy clothing, and the he goats the price of the field.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Lambs are for thy clothing: and kids for the price of the field.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Lambs are for your clothing, and goats are for the price of a field.

New American Bible
The lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats, the price of a field,

New Revised Standard Version
the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The lambs are for your clothing and the kids are for your sustenance;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Lambs for your clothes and kids for your food
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The lambs will be for thy clothing, And the goats the price for a field.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
that thou mayest have wool of sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Do not Boast about Tomorrow
25When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered, 26the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field. 27You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.…

Cross References
Psalm 104:14
He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:

Ezekiel 34:2-3
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock.

1 Corinthians 9:7
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?

Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.

Genesis 4:2
Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil.

1 Timothy 5:18
For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Isaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Job 31:20
if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

1 Samuel 25:2
Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel.

John 10:11-14
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ...

Genesis 30:31
“What can I give you?” Laban asked. “You do not need to give me anything,” Jacob replied. “If you do this one thing for me, I will keep on shepherding and keeping your flocks.

Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

2 Samuel 12:2-3
The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him.


Treasury of Scripture

The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

Job 31:20
If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;

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the lambs will provide you with clothing
In ancient Israel, sheep were a vital part of the agrarian economy. The wool from lambs was a primary source of clothing, highlighting the importance of shepherding in biblical times. This phrase underscores the provision and sustenance that come from diligent care of one's flock. Biblically, lambs often symbolize innocence and sacrifice, as seen in the Passover lamb (Exodus 12:3-11) and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God (John 1:29). The imagery of lambs providing clothing can also be seen as a metaphor for how God clothes His people with righteousness (Isaiah 61:10).

and the goats with the price of a field
Goats were another essential livestock in the biblical era, valued for their milk, meat, and hides. The mention of goats providing the price of a field indicates their economic value and the potential for trade and investment. In the cultural context, owning land was a sign of wealth and stability, and goats could be a means to acquire such assets. This phrase reflects the principle of wise stewardship and the importance of using resources to secure one's future. In a broader biblical context, fields often symbolize the mission field or the world (Matthew 13:38), suggesting that the resources God provides should be used to further His kingdom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical advice for daily living.

2. Ancient Israel
The cultural and historical context of this proverb is ancient Israel, where agriculture and livestock were central to the economy and daily life.

3. Shepherds and Farmers
These individuals were responsible for tending to sheep and goats, which were valuable resources for clothing and trade.
Teaching Points
God's Provision Through Creation
God has designed creation to meet human needs. The lambs and goats symbolize God's provision through the natural world.

Stewardship and Responsibility
This verse encourages responsible stewardship of resources. Just as shepherds care for their flocks, we are called to manage our resources wisely.

Contentment and Gratitude
Recognize and be grateful for the provisions God has given. Contentment comes from trusting in God's provision rather than seeking excessive wealth.

The Value of Hard Work
The verse implies that diligent work with livestock leads to tangible benefits. Hard work and dedication are valued and rewarded.

Trust in God's Economic Principles
God's economic principles, such as sowing and reaping, are trustworthy. Engaging in honest work and trade leads to provision and stability.(26) And the goats are the price of the field--i.e., you can purchase a field from the profit of your goats.

Verse 26. - The Iambs are for thy clothing. Thy sheep will provide thee with clothing by their skin and wool, and by the money which thou wilt obtain by the sale of them. The goats are the price of the field; the sale of thy goats and their produce will pay for thy field if thou wish to buy it (see on Proverbs 30:31). Septuagint, "That thou mayest have sheep for clothing; honour thy land that thou mayest have lambs."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the lambs
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים (kə·ḇā·śîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3532: A lamb

will provide you with clothing,
לִלְבוּשֶׁ֑ךָ (lil·ḇū·še·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3830: A garment, clothing, raiment

and the goats
עַתּוּדִֽים׃ (‘at·tū·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6260: Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people

with the price
וּמְחִ֥יר (ū·mə·ḥîr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4242: Price, payment, wages

of a field.
שָׂ֝דֶ֗ה (ḏeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land


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