Proverbs 27:25 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. ”

Proverbs 27:25 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The verses sing the praises of the earlier patriarchal life, with its flocks and herds, and tillage of the ground, as compared with the commerce of a later time, with money as its chief or only wea...
Proverbs 27:25 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A collection of aphorisms on various subjects. Proverbs 27:3 . cf. Sir_22:14 f. The comparison suggests that vexation is out of place. It is the fool that is a bore, not his anger. Proverb...
Proverbs 27:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The hay appeareth - Take care that this be timeously mown, carefully dried and safely ricked or housed...
Proverbs 27:25 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For riches are not for ever, &c.— See Hiller. pars 2: p. 9. The author of the Observations remarks, that milk is a great part of the diet of the eastern people. Their goats furnish them wit...
Proverbs 27:25 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The hay appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself (after the hay), and herbs of the mount...
Proverbs 27:25 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Sundry Observations. Agriculture 4. Envy] a husband's jealousy is meant ( Song of Solomon 8:6 ). 5, 6. Men 'hide' (RV) love when they refrain from telling a friend his faults. An enemy will be...
Proverbs 27:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The hay appeareth. — Or perhaps better, is gone. The quiet succession of the crops and seasons is here described. Herbs of the mountains — i.e., pasturage.
Proverbs 27:25 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 28 LIVING DAY BY DAY "Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth."- Proverbs 27:1 "The grave and destruction are never satisfied; and the eyes of...
Proverbs 27:25 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 27:5 . This proverb takes for granted the need for rebuke, and by 'love that is hidden" is meant a love which fails to rebuke. Verse Proverbs 27:14 . There is nothing more calculate...
Proverbs 27:25 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Take his garment th...
Proverbs 27:25 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself ,.... Some think this is mentioned to illustrate the uncertainty of riches, which soon vanish away; as the tender grass shows itself, and is pr...
Proverbs 27:25 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. Ver. 25. The hay appeareth, and the tender grass. ] And the due time must be taken to take it in fo...
Proverbs 27:25 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass In their proper seasons. These and the following things are mentioned as further arguments and encouragements to persuade to diligence: God invites thee to i...
Proverbs 27:25 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

HERE THE SUBJECT matter is completely changed. No longer is the outside opposition of the enemy found, but any dangers now considered are those arising from the state of our own hearts. This third...
Proverbs 27:25 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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,...
Proverbs 27:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself, in their proper seasons. These things may be here mentioned, either, 1. As the matter of his diligence. Take care that thy hay and grass ma...
Proverbs 27:25 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Proverbs 27:23-27 MODEL FARMING These words were especially applicable to the Israelitish people in their early history, when every family lived upon its own...
Proverbs 27:25 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Proverbs 27:1 . Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let us never boast of future days and years, or what we mean to do when we come to any age, or wha...
Proverbs 27:25 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 27:2 . Let another man praise thee. A man is sometimes compelled to speak of himself. But modesty often prefers speaking in the third person; as St. John, who says, “that disciple whom Je...
Proverbs 27:25 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 27:1-20 These verses are grouped in pairs, each two being connected in subject. Proverbs 27:1 Boast not thyself of tomorrow. He boasts himself ( Proverbs 25:14 )...
Proverbs 27:25 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wisdom and Humility Go Hand in Hand
Proverbs 27:25 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 10:5 ; Psalms 104:14
Proverbs 27:25 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Making the Most of Life Proverbs 27:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS God has given to each of us a life freighted with many privileges and with many opportunities. There is a little verse in the New Te...
Proverbs 27:25 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The hay — Another encouragement to diligence; God invites thee to it by the plentiful provisions wherewith he has enriched the earth for thy sake. The mountains — Even the most barren parts afford...

Proverbs 27:25 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 27:25 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 27:25 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 27:25 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 27:25 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 27:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 27:25 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Proverbs 27:25 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 27:25 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 27:25 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 27:25 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 27:25 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 27:25 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes