Psalms 92:7

Psalms 92:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:
• New International Version (NIV)that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be destroyed forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever;
• New King James Version (NKJV)When the wicked spring up like grass, And when all the workers of iniquity flourish, It is that they may be destroyed forever.

Context of Psalms 92:7

5Yes, Lord, you have done great things! Your thoughts are more than we can understand! 6Here is something that stupid people do not know. Fools do not understand it. Wicked people may continue to grow, like green grass. Evil people may grow like weeds. But in the end you will destroy them and they will never grow again. 8You, Lord, will rule as King for ever! 9Yes, Lord, look at your enemies! Your enemies will all die! Those people who do evil things will all disappear!

Psalms 92:7 word by word

בִּפְרֹ֤חַ רְשָׁעִ֨ים׀ כְּמ֥וֹ עֵ֗שֶׂב וַ֭יָּצִיצוּ כָּל־פֹּ֣עֲלֵי אָ֑וֶן לְהִשָּֽׁמְדָ֥ם עֲדֵי־עַֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• When the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• springפָּרַחpârach · to sproutH6524
• as the grassעֵ֫שֶׂב‛eώeb · vegetationH6212
• and when all the workersפָּעַלpâ‛al · to workH6466
• of iniquityאָ֫וֶן'âven · evil: wickednessH205
• do flourishצוּץtsûts · to blossomH6692
• that they shall be destroyedשָׁמַדshâmad · to destroyH8045
• for everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703

Cross-references for Psalms 92:7

• Psalms 37:1Do not become upset because of what wicked people do. Do not be jealous of people that do bad things.
• Psalms 90:5You cause people's lives to end, as a dream finishes when you wake up. People are like grass that appears in the morning.
• Psalms 103:15A person's life is like grass that quickly dies. He is strong only for a short time, like wild flowers in a field.
• Isaiah 37:27The people of those cities have no power. They are afraid and they are confused. They are like plants in a field, that cannot live for a long time. They are like fresh green grass, or grass that grows on the roof of a house. When a hot wind blows on them, it burns them and they die.
• Isaiah 40:6A voice is saying, ‘Shout!’ But I say, ‘What should I shout?’ ‘Shout that all people are like grass. Their promises are like the flowers in a field.
• James 1:10And the believers who are rich should also be happy. Why? Because God has shown them that they are not so great. Rich people should remember that they will die, like a wild flower quickly dies.
• 1 Peter 1:24The Bible says: ‘All people are like grass. They may seem beautiful for a short time, like flowers that grow in the fields. But grass soon becomes dry and it dies. Flowers soon fall to the ground.
• Psalms 73:12Take a good look, and see how wicked those people are! They have no troubles, and they become richer and richer.
• Job 12:6But robbers seem to live in peace. They cause God to be angry but they think that they are safe. They trust their own strength as their god.
• Job 21:7Why do wicked people continue to live for a long time? The older they become, the more power they have.
• Jeremiah 12:1Lord, when I complain to you, you always do what is right. But I must ask you about your justice. Why do wicked people have success in life? Why do people who cheat their friends live in comfort?
• Malachi 3:15But it is proud people that God blesses! Yes, it is the people who do evil things who become rich! God does not even punish people who like to test him. That is what we think.” ’
• Malachi 4:1‘The great day when I come to judge people will certainly happen. Punishment will come like the great fire of a hot oven. It will destroy all the proud people who do evil things. It will completely destroy them, like a fire that destroys dry grass. Nothing will remain.’ That is what the Lord Almighty says.
• Psalms 37:35I have seen cruel, wicked people become very powerful, like trees that grow well in good soil.
• Psalms 73:18Yes, I realized that they are in a dangerous place, where they will easily slip. You will cause them to fall down to their death.
• 1 Samuel 25:36Abigail returned to her husband, Nabal. He was eating a big feast with people in his house. It was as good as a king's feast. Nabal was happy and drunk. So Abigail did not tell him anything until the next morning.

Commentaries on Psalms 92:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7When the wicked spring as the grass - This is a lesson which is frequently inculcated in the sacred writings. The favor of God towards man is not to be known by outward prosperity; nor is his disapprobation to be known by the adverse circumstances in which any person may be found. When, however, we see the wicked flourish, we may take for granted that their abuse of God's mercies will cause him to cut them off as cumberers of the ground; and, dying in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7When the wicked spring as the grass - When they grow up as plants do; when they seem to flourish and prosper. Compare Psalm 90:5-6; Psalm 37:2, Psalm 37:35, Psalm 37:38. The word “grass” here refers to the vegetable creation generally, embracing plants and flowers of all kinds. And when all the workers of iniquity do flourish - As plants and flowers do. They are like vigorous plants; not like the stunted and dry shrubs of the desert. It is that they shall…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-15Verses 7-15 God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish but for a moment. Let us seek for ourselves the salvation and grace of the gospel, that being daily anointed by the Holy Spirit, we may behold and share the Redeemer's glory. It is from his grace, by his word and Spirit, that believers receive all the virtue that keeps them alive, and makes them fruitful. Other trees, when old, leave off bearing, but in God's trees…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Even when the ungodly appear to thrive (Psalm 73:3–5), they have no future (92:9; see 1:6; 90:5–6; Isaiah 40:6–8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-151. sing ... name--celebrate Thy perfections.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 92:7

• Death
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Commentaries on Psalms 92

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings