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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />your sheep will provide wool for clothing, and your goats will provide the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The lambs <i>are</i> for thy clothing, and the goats <i>are</i> the price of the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The lambs <i>will provide</i> your clothing, And the goats the price of a field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lambs <i>will be</i> for your clothing, And the goats <i>will bring</i> the price of a field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The lambs <i>will be</i> for your clothing, And the goats <i>will bring</i> the price of a field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The lambs <i>will be</i> for your clothing, And the goats <i>will bring</i> the price of a field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The lambs will <i>supply wool</i> for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />lambs will provide your clothing, and goats, the price of a field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />lambs will provide your clothing, and goats, the price of a field; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />you can sell lambs and goats to buy clothes and land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Lambs [will provide] you with clothing, and the money from the male goats will buy a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You can make clothes from the wool of your sheep and buy land with the money you get from selling some of your goats. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the lambs will be for your clothing, and the goats will be for the price of a field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Lambs [are] for your clothing, "" And the price of the field [are] male goats,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lambs are for thy clothing, And the price of the field are he-goats,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Lambs for thy clothing, and the he goats the price of the field.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lambs are for thy clothing: and kids for the price of the field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Lambs are for your clothing, and goats are for the price of a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats, the price of a field, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The lambs are for your clothing and the kids are for your sustenance;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Lambs for your clothes and kids for your food<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The lambs will be for thy clothing, And the goats the price for a field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />that thou mayest have <i>wool of</i> sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/27-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5671" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Do not Boast about Tomorrow</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered, <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3532.htm" title="3532: kə·ḇā·śîm (N-mp) -- A lamb. From an unused root meaning to dominate; a ram.">the lambs</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: lil·ḇū·še·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">will provide you with clothing,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6260.htm" title="6260: ‘at·tū·ḏîm (N-mp) -- Male goat. Or sattud; from athad; prepared, i.e. Full grown; spoken only of he-goats, or leaders of the people.">and the goats</a> <a href="/hebrew/4242.htm" title="4242: ū·mə·ḥîr (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Price, hire. From an unused root meaning to buy; price, payment, wages.">with the price</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: ḏeh (N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">of a field.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14</a></span><br />He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-3</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-2.htm">Genesis 4:2</a></span><br />Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a></span><br />For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20</a></span><br />if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">1 Samuel 25:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-14</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-31.htm">Genesis 30:31</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-2.htm">2 Samuel 12:2-3</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-20.htm">Job 31:20</a></b></br> If his loins have not blessed me, and <i>if</i> he were <i>not</i> warmed with the fleece of my sheep;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/27-13.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Field</a> <a href="/psalms/114-6.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">He-Goats</a> <a href="/psalms/78-71.htm">Lambs</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm">Price</a> <a href="/psalms/78-20.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-9.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Field</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">He-Goats</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Lambs</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Price</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-25.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">observations of self love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">of true love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">of care to avoid offenses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">and of the household care</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the lambs will provide you with clothing</b><br>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 (<a href="/exodus/12-3.htm">Exodus 12:3-11</a>) and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>). The imagery of lambs providing clothing can also be seen as a metaphor for how God clothes His people with righteousness (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>).<p><b>and the goats with the price of a field</b><br>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 (<a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Matthew 13:38</a>), suggesting that the resources God provides should be used to further His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of this proverb is ancient Israel, where agriculture and livestock were central to the economy and daily life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shepherds_and_farmers.htm">Shepherds and Farmers</a></b><br>These individuals were responsible for tending to sheep and goats, which were valuable resources for clothing and trade.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_through_creation.htm">God's Provision Through Creation</a></b><br>God has designed creation to meet human needs. The lambs and goats symbolize God's provision through the natural world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a></b><br>This verse encourages responsible stewardship of resources. Just as shepherds care for their flocks, we are called to manage our resources wisely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_gratitude.htm">Contentment and Gratitude</a></b><br>Recognize and be grateful for the provisions God has given. Contentment comes from trusting in God's provision rather than seeking excessive wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_hard_work.htm">The Value of Hard Work</a></b><br>The verse implies that diligent work with livestock leads to tangible benefits. Hard work and dedication are valued and rewarded.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_economic_principles.htm">Trust in God's Economic Principles</a></b><br>God's economic principles, such as sowing and reaping, are trustworthy. Engaging in honest work and trade leads to provision and stability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_dark_matter_viewed_in_christianity.htm">How does dark matter fit into a Christian cosmology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_human_dignity_in_the_bible.htm">How can we wisely manage our resources and finances?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_prov._24_27_conflict_with_archaeology.htm">Proverbs 24:27: Does the instruction to 'finish your outdoor work' before building a house conflict with archaeological evidence of ancient settlement patterns?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">And the goats are the price of the field--</span><span class= "ital">i.e., </span>you can purchase a field from the profit of your goats.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Iambs are for thy clothing.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">The goats are the price of the field;</span> 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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/27-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the lambs</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבָשִׂ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇā·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3532.htm">Strong's 3532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will provide you with clothing,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִלְבוּשֶׁ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lil·ḇū·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> </span><span class="str2">A garment, clothing, raiment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the goats</span><br /><span class="heb">עַתּוּדִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘at·tū·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6260.htm">Strong's 6260: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the price</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְחִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·ḥîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4242.htm">Strong's 4242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Price, payment, wages</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a field.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂ֝דֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/27-26.htm">Proverbs 27:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/27-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:26 The lambs are for your clothing (Prov. 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