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 spread forth 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 go up at noon. Woe to us! For the day declines, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.