Proverbs 27:25

Proverbs 27:25 Meaning and Explanation

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

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The seasons bring their predictable yield to the diligent farmer.

The Context of Proverbs 27:25

A picture of seasonal provision through pastoral work.

What Does Proverbs 27:25 Mean?

Hay grows, grass appears, mountain herbs are gathered in their seasons. This verse describes the rhythm of pastoral work and the reward for attention to it. Nature's cycles are reliable for those who know how to work them.

The verse follows the warning about transient wealth: unlike riches that disappear, the work of tending flocks and land yields recurring, renewable returns when done with diligence and skill.

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What does Proverbs 27:25 mean?

The seasons bring their predictable yield to the diligent farmer.

What is the context of Proverbs 27:25?

A picture of seasonal provision through pastoral work.

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