 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation ? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.  Proceedings - Page 51by Natal (South Africa). Commission to Inquire into the Past and Present State of the Kafirs - 1852Full view - About this book
 | 1845 - 702 pages
...his foolishness depart from him. Maxims and observation» PROVERBS. of Solomon, 23 Be thou diliaent d. A ND the lot of the children of Joseph fell л from Jord : 24 For riches are not fur ever : and doth the crown endure to every generation ? 25 The tiny appeareth,... | |
 | John Tricker Conquest - 1846 - 868 pages
...a mortar Атопк bruised wheat with a ppstle, Yet will not hi> fooli-ilincss depart from him. 23 thy beauty : For he is thy Lord ; and worship thou him. 12 And 24 For riches are not for ever; Nor the crown to every generation ! 2i The grass ehooteth, and the... | |
 | Congregational union of England and Wales - 1850 - 758 pages
...look well to thy herd ; for riches are not for «ver : and doth the crown endure to every generation ? And thou sh'alt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of tby household, and for the maintenance of thy maidens." We may call these the godly parents' texts,... | |
 | Bible - 1846 - 348 pages
...gathered in. 26 The lambs are thy clothing, And the goats the price of thy field. 27 There is goat's milk enough for thy food, For the food of thy household, And for the sustenance of thy maidens. 1 The wicked flee when no man pursues ; But the righteous is as bold as... | |
 | 1847 - 1026 pages
...gathered. 26 The lambs arc for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. 27 And thou sfialt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. CHAP. XXVIII. General observations of impiety and religious integrity. THE wicked... | |
 | Alexander Smith Paterson - Westminster Assembly - 1848 - 426 pages
...are to endeavour by lawful means to promote and further our outward estate. Prov. xxvii. 23. — " Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. " 3. That we are to endeavour by lawful means to assist others in procuring wealth, (ral. vi. 10. —... | |
 | Philip Henry - 1848 - 204 pages
...of prudent diligence, a thought of honest care. We cannot manage our worldly affairs without it : " Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds." In the 32nd of Isaiah there is a woe pronounced upon the "careless" daughters. Some shelter themselves... | |
 | Thomas Boston - Presbyterian Church - 1848 - 690 pages
...and right hands. What Solomon says of flocks, may we say concerning your souls, Prov. xxvii. 23. ' Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.' However partial ye may be, God will not be so to you ; so that your foolish partiality can do you no... | |
 | 1848 - 606 pages
...the sense they have of heart-religion, and what influence the word has upon them. Prov. xxvii. 23. ' Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.' It is in this way that I shall know better how to give every one his portion in due season. О Lord,... | |
 | Mary Fawler Maude - 1848 - 412 pages
...his men upon the rocks of the wild goats." — [JoB xxxix. 1 ; PSALM civ. 18.] PROVERBS xxvii. 27. " Goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens." CANT. iv. 1. " Thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Mount Gilead." MATT.... | |
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