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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.

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The Curse of Futile Labor

The curse described is the ultimate agricultural frustration: investing significant labor in planting and tending vineyards, only to have the harvest completely destroyed. Commentators note this illustrates a broader principle that disobedience makes all of life's efforts and enjoyments bitter and fruitless.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 28:15–68

18th Century

Theologian

The curses correspond in form and number (Deuteronomy 28:15–19) to the blessings (Deuteronomy 28:3–6), and the special ways…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 28:38–42

19th Century

Bishop

These are contrary to Deuteronomy 28:11; and Deuteronomy 28:44 is contrary to Deuteronomy 28:12-13. From the order of the passage, it might seem th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 28:39

17th Century

Pastor

Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress [them]
Plant them and prune them, in expectation of much fruit from them:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 28:15–44

17th Century

Minister

If we do not keep God's commandments, we not only fall short of the blessing promised, but we also lay ourselves under the curse, which includes al…