Psalms 37:2

2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

Psalms 37:2 in Other Translations

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

2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.

2 For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither.

2 In no time they'll shrivel like grass clippings and wilt like cut flowers in the sun.

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

2 They will quickly dry up like grass and wither away like green plants.

2 For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender green plants.

2 Like grass, they will soon dry up. Like green plants, they will soon die.

Psalms 37:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:2

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as
the green herb.
] Which in the morning looks green, pretty, and flourishing, and in the evening is cut down, and then fades away; see ( Psalms 90:5 Psalms 90:6 ) ; and so the wicked prosper and flourish for a while, and then they perish with all their honour, riches, and wealth; so that their happiness is a very short lived one, and therefore need not be envied and fretted at.

Psalms 37:2 In-Context

1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;

2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:

Cross References

• 1. S 2 Kings 19:26; Job 14:2; Psalms 102:4; Isaiah 40:7
• 2. ver 38; Psalms 90:6; Psalms 92:7; James 1:10