Psalms 37:2

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 37:2

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For they will quickly wither away like dry grass, and in like manner to kitchen herbs, they will soon droop.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For as grass hastening they shall be cut down, and as the greenness of grass they shall fall away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 37:2

FortheyshallsoonH4120Noun FemininebecutdownH5243VerblikethegrassH2682Noun MasculineandwitherH5034VerbasthegreenH3418Noun Masculine herbH1877Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 37:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 37:2

Summary

Evildoers face swift and certain destruction

Event

Describing wicked's inevitable decline

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC