A barn with no cattle might be clean, but strong bulls are needed for a good harvest.
The poor might have good land that produces plenty of food, but bad decisions can take it away.
“I didn’t give you any food to eat. There was no food in any of your cities, but you didn’t come back to me.” This is what the Lord said.
And may our cows be heavy with calves. May no enemy break through our walls or carry away any of our people. May there be no cries of pain in our streets.
Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.
A good witness is one who does not lie. A bad witness is a liar who cannot be trusted.
A wild bull is very strong, but can you trust him to do your work?