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Psalms 92:7

Psalms 92:7
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:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When the wicked spring as the grass,.... Out of the earth, as they do, and are of the earth earthly, and become numerous as spires of grass, and look pleasant and beautiful for a while, as that does;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When the wicked spring as the grass - When they grow up as plants do; when they seem to flourish and prosper. Compare Psa 90:5-6; Psa 37:2, Psa 37:35, Psa 37:38. The word “grass” here refers to the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 92:7-15

The psalmist had said (Psa 92:4) that from the works of God he would take occasion to triumph; and here he does so.

I. He triumphs over God's enemies (Psa 92:7, Psa 92:9, Psa 92:11), triumphs in the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 92:7-8

The tenses in Psa 92:92 (cp. Psa 92:10-11) do not merely express a general truth, but point to some particular event.

When the wicked did flourish as the herbage,

And all the workers of iniquity did…