“Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.”
The counsel to divide goods into seven or eight portions, not knowing what misfortune may come, recommends diversifying one's resources and holdings. The specific numbers suggest thoroughness; spreading investments guards against total loss. This verse combines the trust of verse 1 with practical prudence; one trusts cosmic reciprocity while guarding against disaster.
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