when men fear the heights and dangers of the road, when the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper loses its spring, and the caper berry shrivels--for then man goes to his eternal home, and mourners walk the streets. Cross References Genesis 50:10When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days. Job 17:13 If I look for Sheol as my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness, Job 30:23 Yes, I know that You will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living. Jeremiah 9:17 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: "Take note, and summon the wailing women; send for the most skillful among them. Chapter Outline 1. the Creator is to be remembered in due time8. The preacher's care to edify 13. the fear of God is the chief antidote for vanity Jump to Previous Afraid Almond Almond-Tree Blossom Burden Desire Drag Everlasting Fail Fears Flourish Furthermore Goes Grasshopper Heights High Home Itself Mourners Streets Terrors Tree WayJump to Next Afraid Almond Almond-Tree Blossom Burden Desire Drag Everlasting Fail Fears Flourish Furthermore Goes Grasshopper Heights High Home Itself Mourners Streets Terrors Tree Way |
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