Psalms 103:15
As for man, like grass, are his days, Like the blossom of the field, so, doth he blossom;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, knoweth how we are formed, He is mindful that, dust, we are.
16For, a wind, hath passed over it, and it is gone, And its own place is acquainted with it no more.
Cross References
Job 14:1Man that is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble:
Isaiah 28:1Alas! for the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And for his fading wreath of majestic beauty,—Which is on the head of the fertile valley, of them who are overcome with wine.
Isaiah 40:6A voice saying Cry! And one said—What should I cry? All flesh, is grass, And, all the grace thereof, like the flower of the field:
Isaiah 51:12I—I, am he that comforteth you,—Who art, thou, that thou hast feared Frail man that dieth, and A son of the earthborn, who, as grass, shall be delivered up?
James 1:10Whereas the rich, in his being brought low,—because, as a flower of grass, he will pass away;
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 →