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 draw in my breath, for my delight is in thy commandments.
Psalm 143:6
I stretch forth my hands unto thee; my soul gaspeth unto thee as a thirsty land. Selah.
The shadow
Jeremiah 6:4
"Make battle against her!" shall they say. "Arise, let us go up, while it is yet day!" "Alas, the day goeth away, and the night shadows fall down!"