Psalms 92:7
Psalms 92:7 in Multiple Translations
that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.
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:
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.
When the sinners come up like the grass, and all the workers of evil do well for themselves, it is so that their end may be eternal destruction.
even though the wicked grow up quickly like grass, and even though people who do evil flourish, they will be destroyed forever!
(When the wicked growe as the grasse, and all the workers of wickednesse doe flourish) that they shall be destroyed for euer.
When the wicked flourish as a herb, And blossom do all workers of iniquity — For their being destroyed for ever and ever!
though the wicked spring up as the grass, and all the evildoers flourish, they will be destroyed forever.
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:
They do not understand that although the number of wicked people increases like blades of grass do [SIM], and they prosper, they will be completely destroyed.
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Psalms 92:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִֽישׁ
בַּ֭עַר
לֹ֣א
יֵדָ֑ע
וּ֝/כְסִ֗יל
לֹא
יָבִ֥ין
אֶת
זֹֽאת
אִֽישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
בַּ֭עַר
baʻar
H1198
stupid
Adj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יֵדָ֑ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וּ֝/כְסִ֗יל
kᵉçîyl
H3684
fool
Conj | Adj
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יָבִ֥ין
bîyn
H995
to understand
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
זֹֽאת
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 92:7
אִֽישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בַּ֭עַר
baʻar
H1198
"stupid"
Adj
Stupid refers to brutishness or stupidity, describing someone who is foolish or lacking sense, often in a way that is compared to the behavior of cattle.
Definition: brutishness, stupidity, brutish (person)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: brutish (person), foolish. See also: Psalms 49:11; Psalms 92:7; Psalms 73:22.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יֵדָ֑ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
וּ֝/כְסִ֗יל
kᵉçîyl
H3684
"fool"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word describes a fool or someone who is stupid and silly. It is often used to describe people who reject God's wisdom. The Bible uses this word to warn against foolish behavior.
Definition: fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: fool(-ish). See also: Psalms 49:11; Proverbs 19:13; Psalms 92:7.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָבִ֥ין
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
זֹֽאת
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
Study Notes — Psalms 92:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 92:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
- Sermons on Psalms 92:7
Context — How Great Are Your Works!
5How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!
6A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
7that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.
8But You, O LORD, are exalted forever! 9For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 73:18–20 | Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:38 | But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. |
| 3 | Psalms 37:35–36 | I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
| 4 | Psalms 37:1–2 | Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 1:24 | For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, |
| 6 | Jeremiah 12:1–2 | Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. |
| 7 | James 1:10–11 | But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. |
| 8 | Psalms 73:12 | Behold, these are the wicked— always carefree as they increase their wealth. |
| 9 | Malachi 4:1 | “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” |
| 10 | Malachi 3:15 | So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” |
Psalms 92:7 Summary
This verse tells us that even though bad people may seem to be doing well and succeeding, they will ultimately be punished by God. It's like when weeds grow quickly in a garden, but they will eventually be cut down. We can trust that God is fair and will take care of the wicked, just like it says in Psalms 37:2 and Proverbs 24:20. This reminds us to focus on God and His goodness, rather than worrying about the success of those who do wrong (Psalms 92:8-9).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the wicked seem to prosper while the righteous suffer?
According to Psalms 92:7, the wicked may flourish for a time, but they will ultimately be destroyed, as seen in Psalms 37:2 and Proverbs 24:20, which remind us that the prosperity of the wicked is short-lived.
What does it mean to 'sprout like grass'?
In Psalms 92:7, the phrase 'sprout like grass' is a metaphor for the rapid growth and seeming success of the wicked, but as Isaiah 40:6-8 notes, such growth is fleeting and will eventually wither away.
How can we be sure that the wicked will be destroyed?
The Bible consistently teaches that God is just and will ultimately judge the wicked, as seen in Psalms 9:17 and Revelation 20:12-15, which assure us that God's justice will prevail in the end.
What is the purpose of this verse in the context of the Psalm?
Psalms 92:7 serves as a reminder to trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when the wicked seem to prosper, and to look forward to the day when God will exalt the righteous, as stated in Psalms 92:8-9 and supported by verses like Romans 12:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which you have seen the wicked 'flourish' in your own life or in the world around you, and how can you trust in God's promise to ultimately destroy them?
- How does the knowledge that the wicked will be 'forever destroyed' affect your attitude towards them, and what does this reveal about your heart?
- In what ways can you 'exalt' God, as seen in Psalms 92:8, even in the face of wickedness and injustice?
- What does this verse teach you about the nature of God's justice, and how can you apply this understanding to your own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:7
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;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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: When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
Their present worldly prosperity is a presage and occasion of their utter and eternal ruin.
Trapp's Commentary on 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:Ver. 7. When the wicked spring as the grass, &c.] This the fool admireth, calling the proud happy, &c., Malachi 3:15, and not considering that that proud grass shall be mown down, and that that flourish shall soon perish. It is that they shall be destroyed for ever] Not grow again, as mown grass doth: Exoriuntur ut exurantur. It is but as Haman’ s banquet before execution.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
(7) This verse apparently introduces the statement of the truth which the sensualist does not understand, viz., that the prosperity of the wicked is only momentary, and will render their destruction all the more impressive. The Authorised Version is incorrect in introducing the second conjunction “when.” Literally, In the springing of the wicked like grass, flourish all the workers of iniquity to be destroyed for ever, i.e., the prosperity of an evil class or community gives an impulse to evil, and apparently for a time iniquity seems to have the upper hand, but it is only that the inevitable destruction may be more signal. For the emblematic use of vegetable life in the psalter see Note, Psalms 1:3-4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
Verse 7. When the wicked spring as the grass] This is a lesson which is frequently inculcated in the sacred writings. The favour 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 their sins, they are destroyed for ever.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:7
4–8. The special ground for praise in the manifestation of Jehovah’s sovereignty.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:7
When the wicked spring as the grass - When they grow up as plants do; when they seem to flourish and prosper. Compare Psalms 90:5-6; Psalms 37:2, Psalms 37:35, Psalms 37:38.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 92:7
7. Wicked spring as the grass—Suddenly, and with greenness and freshness of hope. Destroyed for ever—And at the moment when their hope springs forth like the fresh grass. The brutish man does not consider this.
Sermons on Psalms 92:7
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This Is the Portion of a Wicked Man From God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the inevitable connection between wrongdoing and its consequences, as illustrated in the Book of Job. He reflects on the beliefs of Eastern peoples regarding |
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All Things Conspire for Evil to the Sinner by Charles Finney | Charles Finney delivers a powerful sermon emphasizing the dire consequences of sin, asserting that all things conspire for the ruin of the wicked. He contrasts the fate of sinners |
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How’s Your Sowing Coming Along? by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches about the current state of the world, highlighting the increase of evil and instability, and the imminent harvest of evil that God will eradicate. He emphasiz |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 71-80 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the power and majesty of God, highlighting His control over nature and His guidance of His people. The speaker then shifts to addre |
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A Tour of Hell by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of accepting the Gospel and turning to Christ. He warns that sudden death can take people away without warning, just as the Bibl |
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Someone to Watch Over Me by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the struggles of Asaph, who felt his righteous efforts were in vain as he compared his suffering to the ease of the wicked. In his despair, Asaph questio |