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 opened my mouth wide and panted,
For I longed for Your commandments.
Psalm 143:6
I stretch out my hands to You;
My soul longs for You, as 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 the evening lengthen!

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