Psalms 37:2
For as grass speedily they are cut off, And as the greenness of the tender grass do fade.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
In Context
1By David. Do not fret because of evil doers, Be not envious against doers of iniquity,
3Trust in Jehovah, and do good, Dwell [in] the land, and enjoy faithfulness,
Cross References
Job 14:2As a flower he hath gone forth, and is cut off, And he fleeth as a shadow and standeth not.
Psalms 37:35I have seen the wicked terrible, And spreading as a green native plant,
Psalms 90:5Thou hast inundated them, they are asleep, In the morning as grass he changeth.
Psalms 92:8And Thou [art] high to the age, O Jehovah.
Psalms 129:6They are as grass of the roofs, That before it was drawn out withereth,
James 1:10and the rich in his becoming low, because as a flower of grass he shall 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 →