Holy Scripture
Proverbs 27:23
A church father on this verse
“It is not fitting to address simply to all who have believed in Christ instruction upon all points, for it is written, "With knowledge learn the souls of your flock." For the way is very different by which we establish in the paths of truth one who has but just now become a disciple, from one more confirmed in mind an…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23Do thou thoroughly know the number of thy flock, And pay attention to thy herds.
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In context
21Fire is the trial for silver and gold; And a man is tried by the mouth of them that praise him. a The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; But an upright heart seeks knowledge.
22Though thou scourge a fool, disgracing him in the midst of the council, Thou wilt still in nowise remove his folly from him.
— Proverbs 27:23 —
24For a man has not strength and power forever; Neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.
25Take care of the herbage in the field, and thou shalt cut grass, And gather the mountain hay;