Proverbs 27:25

25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

Proverbs 27:25 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
English Standard Version (ESV)
25 When the grass is gone and the new growth appears and the vegetation of the mountains is gathered,
New Living Translation (NLT)
25 After the hay is harvested and the new crop appears and the mountain grasses are gathered in,
The Message Bible (MSG)
25 And then, when the crops are in and the harvest is stored in the barns,
American Standard Version (ASV)
25 The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
25 [When] grass is cut short, the tender growth appears, and vegetables are gathered on the hills.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
25 When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
25 The hay is removed, and new growth appears. The grass from the hills is gathered in.

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.


FOOTNOTES:

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

Proverbs 27:25 In-Context

23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
26 the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.
27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family and to nourish your female servants.
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