Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Time is life's freightage, wherewith some men trade and make a fortune; and others suffer it to moulder all away, or waste in extravagance. Time is life's book, out of which some extract wondrous wisdom; while others let it lie uncovered, and then die fools. Time is life's tree, from which some gather precious fruit, while others lie down under its shadow, and perish with hunger; Time is life's ladder, whereby some raise themselves up to honour, and renown, and glory; and some let themselves down into the deeps of shame, degradation, and ignominy. Time will be to us what, by our use of the treasure, we make it; a good or an evil, a blessing or a curse. (J. Stoughton.) Parallel Verses KJV: Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. |
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