1 Kings 1:5-53 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen… Honour must put off the robes when the play is done, make it never so glorious a show on this world's stage; it hath but a short part to act. A great name of worldly glory is but like a peal rung on the bells, the common people are the clappers, the rope that moves them is popularity; if you once let go your hold and leave pulling, the clapper lies still, and farewell honour. (T. Adams.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. |
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