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 commands.
Psalm 143:6
I stretch out my hands to you; my soul [longs] for you like a dry land. Selah

The shadow

Jeremiah 6:4
{Sanctify} war against her. Arise, and let us attack at noon. Woe to us, for the day turns, for [the] shadows of evening are lengthened.