Proverbs 27:25

What does Proverbs 27:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 27:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The grass comes up and the young grass is seen, and the mountain plants are got in.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Revealed was the hay, and seen the tender grass, And gathered the herbs of mountains.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The meadows are open, and the green herbs have appeared, and the hay is gathered out of the mountains.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The hay is removed, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

Context

v.24For riches are not for ever; And doth the crown endure unto all generations?

v.25This passage

v.26The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 10:5

    He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; Buthe that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

  • Psalms 104:14

    He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man; That he may bring forth food out of the earth,

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