Psalms 37:2

2 For they will ¹wither quickly like the grass And ²fade like the green herb.

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 evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

2 For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb.

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

4 Delight yourself in the LORD ; And He will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD , Trust also in Him, and He will do it.

Cross References

• 1. Job 14:2; Psalms 90:6; Psalms 92:7; James 1:11
• 2. Psalms 129:6