1. A TRANSIENT. “A vapor”: a shepherd’s tent removed. (Isaiah 38: 12). (put up take down).
2. A FRAIL THING. Like a clod of dirt, it is subject to dissolution. (II Corinthians 5:1). A flower. (Job 14:1,2)
3. A BRIEF THING. (Psalm 90:10), “Swifter than post.” (Job 9:25). A “HANDBREATH.” (Psalm 39.5).
4. AN UNCERTAIN THING. (Proverbs 27:1), Genesis 27:2). We make plans but seldom are we able to
execute them. (See Luke 12:16).
5. AN IRREVOCABLE THING. “Water split upon the ground.” (II Samuel 14:14). (See II Samuel 12:15-23