Psalms 103:15
As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field;
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
In Context
14For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.
16when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more.
Cross References
Job 14:1“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble.
Isaiah 28:1Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine.
Isaiah 40:6A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field.
Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
James 1:10But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 103:7-19
Goodness and Compassion of God. 6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As… Read the whole commentary →