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 spread my hands out to you in prayer; my soul thirsts for you in a parched land.
The shadow
Jeremiah 6:4
They will say, 'Prepare to do battle against it! Come on! Let's attack it at noon!' But later they will say, 'Oh, oh! Too bad! The day is almost over and the shadows of evening are getting long.