The command in the first part of the sentence can be translated as a condition with the word "if." Alternate translation: "But if you ask the animals, they will teach you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-imperative]])
The command in the first part of the sentence can be translated as a condition. Alternate translation: if you ask the birds of the heavens, they will tell you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-imperative]] )