Meaning of the word "it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it" in English

What does "it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it

US /ɪt ɪz ðə ˈpɑːrt əv ə ˌɡʊd ˈʃep.ərd tə ˌʃɪr hɪz ˈflɑːk nɑːt tə ˈskɪn ɪt/
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