Deuteronomy 28:39 — Meaning and Application

And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.

Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather {but} little in; for the locust shall consume it.

Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress {them}, but shalt neither drink {of} the wine, nor gather {the grapes}; for the worms shall eat them.

Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint {thyself} with the oil; for thine olive shall cast {his fruit}.

Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity. {thou shalt not...: Heb. they shall not be thine}