Proverbs 27:25
The hay is removed, and the deshe (tender grass) showeth itself, 1 and herbs of the harim are gathered, 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
In Context
24For riches are not l'olam (forever); 1 and doth the nezer (crown) endure dor vador? 1
26The kevasim (lambs) are for thy clothing, 1 and the goats are the purchase price of the sadeh. 1
Cross References
Psalms 104:14He causeth the khatzir (grass) to grow for the behemah, 1 and esev for the avodas ha'adam; 1 that he may bring forth lechem out of ha'aretz; 1
Proverbs 10:5He that gathereth in kayitz is a ben maskil (son of wisdom), 1 but he that sleepeth in katzir (harvest) is a ben that causeth shame. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:24-27
The Reward of Prudence. 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. 26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. 27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. Here is, I. A command given us… Read the whole commentary →