World English Bible
Deuteronomy 28:39
“You shall plant vineyards and dress them, but you shall neither drink of the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worm shall eat them.”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 28
37
You shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where Yahweh shall lead you away.
38
You shall carry much seed out into the field, and shall gather little in; for the locust shall consume it.
39
You shall plant vineyards and dress them, but you shall neither drink of the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worm shall eat them.
40
You shall have olive trees throughout all your borders, but you shall not anoint yourself with the oil; for your olive shall cast [its fruit].
41
You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.
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Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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