Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

Earnestly desireth

The shadow

Bible References

Earnestly desireth

Psalm 119:131
I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
Psalm 143:6
I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah

The shadow

Jeremiah 6:4
"Prepare war against her; arise, and let us attack at noon! Woe to us, for the day declines, for the shadows of evening lengthen!

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