Proverbs 27:25

25 Take care of the herbage in the field, and thou shalt cut grass, and gather the mountain hay;

Proverbs 27:25 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 27:25

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 presently cut down and quickly appears hay, and that soon consumed; but rather this contains an argument to take to the pastoral life and calling, since it may be performed with so much ease; for the earth, the valleys and hills, are covered with grass for the cattle; so that there is no further trouble than to drive the flocks into the pastures, and feed them there; or to cut down the grass, and make hay of it, and lay it up against the winter for fodder for them. The first clause, I think, may be rendered, "the hay removes" ^F21, or is carried off; the grass being fit to cut, is mowed and made hay of, and that is carried off and laid up for the winter: "and the tender grass showeth itself"; springs up after the hay is carried off and so makes a second crop; or, however, becomes good pasture for cattle to feed on; and herbs of the mountains are gathered;
for the present use of the cattle; or being made hay of, are laid up for future use; or are gathered for medicine; many of this kind grow on mountains.

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FOOTNOTES:

F21 (hlg) "migrat", Cocceius; "cum migraverit", Michaelis.

Proverbs 27:25 In-Context

23 Do thou thoroughly know the number of thy flock, and pay attention to thine herds.

24 For a man not strength and power for ever; neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.

25 Take care of the herbage in the field, and thou shalt cut grass, and gather the mountain hay;

26 that thou mayest have sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.

27 son, thou hast from me words very useful for thy life, and for the life of thy servants.