Psalms 37:2

For soon shall they be cut down like grass, And wither like the green herb.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

In Context

1“A psalm of David.” Be not thou angry on account of the wicked, Nor be envious of those who do iniquity.

3Trust in the LORD, and do good; Abide in the land, and delight in faithfulness.

Read all of Psalms 37

Cross References

Job 14:2He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down; He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

Psalms 37:35I have seen a wicked man in great power, And spreading himself like a green cedar;

Psalms 90:5Thou carriest him away as with a flood; He is a dream; In the morning he springeth up like grass,

Psalms 92:8Thou, O LORD! art for ever exalted!

Psalms 129:6Let them be as grass upon the house-tops, Which withereth before one pulleth it up;

James 1:10but the rich, in that he is made low; because as the flower of the grass he will pass away.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:2-7

Exhortations and Promises. 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord , and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Psalms 37:2