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

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Proverbs 27:23 sings the praises of the earlier patriarchal life, with its flocks and herds, and tillage of the ground, as compared wit…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The hay appears—Or perhaps better, is gone. The quiet succession of the crops and seasons is here described.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Those who are diligent generally prosper, and those who are diligent in spiritual things shall have all that their souls need. They shall be clothe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass shows itself
Some think this is mentioned to illustrate the uncertainty of r…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We ought to have some work to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, nor to interfere in matters we do not understand. We must be diligent …

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