Psalms 37:2 — Word Study
WLCכִּ֣י כֶ֭חָצִיר מְהֵרָ֣ה יִמָּ֑לוּ וּכְיֶ֥רֶק דֶּ֝֗שֶׁא יִבּוֹלֽוּן׃
BSAForkîy [because of their wickedness] they withernâmal▸ [like grass that is cut down, quickly fade away] ◂quicklymᵉhêrâh like grasschâtsîyr [tender, new] and wiltnâbêl▸ [lose their vigor, become weak] like tenderyereq [young, green] plantsdesheʼ
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| כִּ֣י | for | Particle |
| כֶ֭חָצִיר | like grass | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מְהֵרָ֣ה | quickly | Adverb |
| יִמָּ֑לוּ | they will wither | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| וּכְיֶ֥רֶק | and like [the] greenery of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| דֶּ֝֗שֶׁא | vegetation | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| יִבּוֹלֽוּן׃ | they will fade ! | Verb qal imperfect third person masculine plural, suffix |
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| BSB | For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. |
| KJV | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. |
| ASV | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. |
| YLT | For as grass speedily they are cut off, And as the greenness of the tender grass do fade. |
| WEB | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. |
| BBE | For they will quickly be cut down like grass, and become dry like the green plants. |
Where they part company is יִמָּ֑לוּ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by two comparative phrases, emphasizing the swift decline of the wicked.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
verbמָלַל
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 37:2
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Context — The Fate of the Wickedgenerated
Psalm 37:2 illustrates the transient nature of the wicked, comparing them to grass and tender plants that quickly wither and fade. This verse is part of a larger discourse encouraging trust in the Lord and the eventual triumph of the righteous, contrasting their stability with the fleeting existence of the wicked.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 37:35–36 | I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, |
| 2 | Psalm 73:17–20 | until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end. |
| 3 | Psalm 90:5–6 | You whisk them away in their sleep; they are like the new grass of the morning— |
| 4 | Psalm 92:7 | that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. |
| 5 | Psalm 129:5–7 | May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִמָּ֑לוּ, yi.Ma.lugenerated
The verb יִמָּ֑לוּ (yi.Ma.lu) is in the imperfect tense, indicating an action that will occur in the future, specifically that they will wither. It is derived from the root that conveys the idea of being cut or clipped, emphasizing the vulnerability and eventual decline of the wicked.
This word is often associated with the imagery of plants losing their vitality, reflecting the psalmist's view that the wicked, like grass, will not endure. The choice of this verb underscores the certainty of their fate, which contrasts sharply with the enduring nature of the righteous.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is יִמָּ֑לוּ, they will wither, which governs the sentence. The structure includes a prepositional phrase that compares the wicked to grass, followed by an adverbial phrase indicating the speed of their decline.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the fate of the wicked, highlighting their swift decline with the adverb מְהֵרָ֣ה (quickly) positioned before the main verb.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, יִמָּ֑לוּ is rendered as ἀποχηρανθήσονται, which means 'they will be dried up.' This choice conveys a similar idea of decline but emphasizes a complete loss of vitality, aligning with the overall theme of transience.
The use of ἀποχηρανθήσονται indicates a more drastic interpretation of the fate of the wicked, suggesting not just fading but a total desiccation, reinforcing the imagery of their inevitable end.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 37:2 explains that the wicked will quickly fade away, just like grass and tender plants do. This verse serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of their existence compared to the enduring nature of the righteous.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase indicates that the wicked will not last; their power and influence will fade away quickly, similar to how grass withers and dies.
The imagery of grass and tender plants emphasizes fragility and the fleeting nature of life, highlighting that the wicked may seem strong but are ultimately temporary.
This verse encourages trust in the Lord and reminds us that the apparent success of the wicked is short-lived, urging us to focus on righteousness.
Similar themes can be found in other Psalms, such as Psalm 73:17 and Psalm 92:7, which also discuss the fate of the wicked.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see the temporary nature of wickedness in my life or community?
- How can I remind myself to trust in the Lord amidst the apparent success of the wicked?
- What steps can I take to cultivate a life that endures like the righteous?
- How does understanding the fate of the wicked influence my perspective on justice?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 37:2 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Read John Gill on Psalms 37 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. For they ... like the grass.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 37 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleFor their happiness, the matter of thy envy, is but shortlived.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 37 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 37:2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.Ver. 2. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass] Faenea quadam felicitate temporaliter florent, as Austin phraseth it, but their felicity is short-lived; this proud grass shall be mowed down ere long, Psalms 92:7, if not sooner, yet at death howsoever, which unto them is but a trapdoor to hell. Envy me not my grapes, said that soldier, I must die for them. So may wicked men say of their present prosperity, which is but like Haman’ s banquet before execution.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 37 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) For they . . .—This inevitable metaphor for the brevity of human life, made still more forcible in an Eastern clime where vegetation is so rapid both in growth and decay, and generally in the Bible applied, without distinction of good or bad, with a mournful sigh over human weakness, becomes here a source of comfort to the godly man. Green herb.—Literally, greenness of herbage.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 37 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 2. For they shall soon be cut down] They have their portion in this life; and their enjoyment of it cannot be long, for their breath is but a vapour that speedily vanishes away. They fall before death, as the greensward does before the scythe of the mower.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 37 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2. The grass and the green herb are a common image for what is transient and perishable. See note on Psalms 37:20; and cp. Psalms 90:5 f.; Psalms 103:15 f.; Isaiah 40:6 ff. be cut down] Or, fade. Cp. Job 14:2; Job 18:16 (R.V. marg.).
Read Cambridge on Psalms 37 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass - As the grass in the field is cut down by the mower; that is, however prosperous they may seem to be now, they are like the grass in the meadow which
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 37 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.
For they will quickly dry up like grass, and wither away like plants.
Tyndale line
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
For they shall soone bee cut downe like grasse, and shall wither as the greene herbe.
Strictly literal
for they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and fade as the green herb.
For as grass speedily they are cut off, And as the greenness of the tender grass do fade.
For they are cut off speedily as grass, || And fade as the greenness of the tender grass.
For like the grass they shall soon be mowed down, and like the green herb shall they wither.
For they will soon dry up as the grass and wither as the green plants.
From the Latin
Rebuke me not, O Lord, in thy indignation; nor chastise me in thy wrath.
Simplified
For like grass, they will quickly dry up; like plants, they will soon wither away.
For they will quickly be cut down like grass, and become dry like the green plants.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text reads כִּ֣י כֶ֭חָצִיר מְהֵרָ֣ה יִמָּ֑לוּ וּכְיֶ֥רֶק דֶּ֝֗שֶׁא יִבּוֹלֽוּן׃, and the Septuagint matches this closely, with all seven words corresponding. The Dead Sea Scrolls have one word on the leather and six others supplied by an editor, indicating some restoration but generally aligning with the Masoretic Text.
כִּ֣י כֶ֭חָצִיר מְהֵרָ֣ה יִמָּ֑לוּ וּכְיֶ֥רֶק דֶּ֝֗שֶׁא יִבּוֹלֽוּן׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[כי] [כחציר] [מהרה] [ימלו] [וכירק] דשא יבלו׳ן
1 word on the leather — 1 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 37:2
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'
כִּי conj. that, for, when
that
Of time, when, of the past
elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם
when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though
Because, since
base
כִּי אם־
each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:
that if
for if
(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—
limiting the prec. clause, except
the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
after an oath, surely
base
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that
. . Of time, when, of the past
. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם
. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though
. Because, since
H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if
. for if
. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except
. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
. after an oath, surely
H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
3588 kiy kee
a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional
prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent
or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative
conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by
other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,
where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,
even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +
nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,
therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,
whether, while, whom, yea, yet.
כִּי (ki) — for.
1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since
1a) that
1a1) yea, indeed
1b) when (of time)
1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)
1c) because, since (causal connection)
1d) but (after negative)
1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if
1f) but rather, but
1g) except that
1h) only, nevertheless
1i) surely
1j) that is
1k) but if
1l) for though
1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.
1) except if
1a) but if
1b) even though
כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.
1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since
1a) that
1a1) yea, indeed
1b) when (of time)
1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)
1c) because, since (causal connection)
1d) but (after negative)
Conj — ParticleHTc
for (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words. In the New Testament also the words are various, chiefly gar, kai gar, hoti (conjunctions); anti apo eis dia (accusative), epi (dative and accusative), peri (genitive), pros (genitive and accusative), huper (genitive) (prepositions)): the English Revised Version and the American Standard Revised Version give in many cases more literal or more accurate renderings than those in the King James Version.
In the New Testament the most important preps. from a doctrinal point of view are anti, "face to face," "over against," "instead," "on behalf of," peri, "around," "about," "concerning," huper, "over," "on behalf of." The first has been claimed as stating the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice as contrasted with huper and peri, more frequently used of it. But, although anti in the New Testament often means…
חָצִיר (chatsiyr) refers to green grass or herbage, and can also denote leeks. The entries highlight its association with the greenness of a courtyard and its use as food for animals. Additionally, it is noted as a symbol of things that perish quickly.
חָצִיר n.m. green grass, herbage
grass, as food for animals;spec. of leeks
as type of what is quickly perishing
base
H2682a חָצִיר green grass, herbage H2682b חָצִיר green grass, herbage
2682 chatsiyr khaw-tseer'
perhaps originally the same as 2681, from the greenness of a
courtyard; grass; also a leek (collectively):--grass, hay,
herb, leek.
see HEBREW for 02681
חָצִיר (cha.tsir) — grass.
1a) grass
1b) of the quickly perishing (fig.)
חָצִיר (cha.tsir) — leek.
grass, leek, green grass, herbage
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
gras:
(1) chatsir, from a root meaning "greenness"; compare Arabic Khudra, which includes grasses and green vegetables (1Ki 18:5; 2Ki 19:26; Job 40:15; Ps 104:14, etc.). Isa 15:6 is translated in the King James Version "have," the Revised Version (British and American) "grass"; Pr 27:25, English Versions of the Bible "hay," margin "Hebrew grass"; Nu 11:5 English Versions of the Bible translates "leeks." It is a term for herbage in general.
Grass
(1.) Heb. hatsir, ripe grass fit for mowing (1 Kings 18:5; Job 40:15; Ps. 104:14). As the herbage rapidly fades under the scorching sun, it is used as an image of the brevity of human life (Isa. 40:6, 7; Ps. 90:5). In Num. 11:5 this word is rendered “leeks.”
(2.) Heb. deshe’, green grass (Gen. 1:11, 12; Isa. 66:14; Deut. 32:2). “The sickly and forced blades of grass which spring up on the flat…
Sometimes means any green herbage, Isa 15:6, and sometimes the usual food of cattle, Ps 104:14. The quick growth of grass, its tenderness, and its rapid combustion when dry, have furnished the sacred writers with some of their most appropriate illustrations, Ps 90:5,6 92:7 103:15,16 Isa 40:6-8 51:12 Jas 1:10 1Pe 1:24. All sorts of grass and small shrubs are still used in Syria for fuel, on account of the scarcity of wood, Mt 6:28-30. Travelers in that country often see grass growing on the housetops, the roofs…
מְהֵרָה (meherah) refers to haste or speed, primarily used as an adverb meaning hastily or quickly. It is a feminine form derived from another Hebrew word, מְהֵר (meher), which also conveys a sense of urgency. The entries consistently emphasize its adverbial use, indicating promptness or swiftness.
מְהֵרָה n.f. haste, speed;—usually as adverb. acc. hastily, quickly
base
H4120 מְהֵרָה haste, speed;—usually as adverb. acc. hastily, quickly
4120 mherah meh-hay-raw'
feminine of 4118; properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially)
promptly:--hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, make (with)
speed(-ily), swiftly.
see HEBREW for 04118
מְהֵרָה (me.he.rah) — haste.
1) haste, speed
1a) hastily, speedily (as adverb)
1b) in haste (with prep)
N-fs — AdverbHD
The Hebrew word מָלַל (*malal*) has two primary meanings: to languish or wither, and to circumcise. It is built from the root that conveys the idea of being cut or clipped. The Old Testament references include circumcision in Genesis 17:11 and Joshua 5:2, while the concept of languishing appears in various contexts.
H5243a מָלַל languish, wither, fade H5243b מָלַל circumcise
5243 namal naw-mal'
a primitive root; to become clipped or (specifically)
circumcised:--(branch to) be cut down (off), circumcise.
מָלַל (ma.lal) — to languish.
1) to languish, wither, fade
1a) (Qal) to hang down, wither
נָמַל (na.mal) — to cut.
(Qal) to circumcise, become clipped, be circumcised, be cut off
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
יֶ֫רֶק (yereq) refers to the color green and encompasses concepts of greenness and vegetation. It is derived from a root meaning vacuity of color, indicating a yellowish green associated with young or sickly plants. The term concretely refers to grass or greenery.
יֶ֫רֶק n.m. green, greenness
base
H3418 יֶ֫רֶק green, greenness
3418 yereq yeh'-rek
from 3417 (in the sense of vacuity of color); properly,
pallor, i.e. hence, the yellowish green of young and sickly
vegetation; concretely, verdure, i.e. grass or
vegetation:--grass, green (thing).
see HEBREW for 03417
יֶ֫רֶק (ye.req) — green.
green, greenness, green plants, greenery
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHC/R/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
דֶּ֫שֶׁא (deshe') refers to grass or green vegetation, derived from a root meaning 'to sprout.' It encompasses terms like tender grass and young herbs. The word is noted in various contexts, emphasizing its connection to fresh plant life.
דֶּ֫שֶׁא n.m. grass
base
H1877 דֶּ֫שֶׁא grass
1877 deshe' deh'-sheh
from 1876; a sprout; by analogy, grass:--(tender) grass,
green, (tender)herb.
see HEBREW for 01876
דֶּ֫שֶׁא (de.she) — grass.
grass, new grass, green herb, vegetation, young
Aramaic equivalent: de.te (דֶּ֫תֶא "grass" H1883)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
נָבַל (nabal) has two main meanings: to be senseless or foolish, and to wither or fade. It can describe both a moral failing and a physical decline, such as a plant wilting. The word's usage in the Old Testament reflects these themes, though the lexicons do not present significant disagreement on its meanings.
נָבַל vb. be senseless, foolish
Qal if thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself
Pi. regard or treat as a נָבָל (q.v.), i.e. with contumely
base
נָבֵל vb. sink or drop down, languish, wither and fall, fade
Qal
sink or drop down
usu. fall like a leaf, or flower wither and fall, fade
base
H5034a נָבֵל be senseless, foolish H5034b נָבֵל sink or dropdown, languish, wither and fall, fade
5034 nabel naw-bale'
a primitive root; to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail,
faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked;
causatively, to despise, disgrace:--disgrace, dishounour,
lightly esteem, fade (away, - ing), fall (down, -ling, off),
do foolishly, come to nought, X surely, make vile, wither.
נָבַל (na.val) — be senseless.
1) to be senseless, be foolish
1a) (Qal) to be foolish
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to regard or treat as foolish
1b2) to treat with contempt
נָבֵל (na.vel) — to wither.
1) to sink or drop down, languish, wither and fall, fade
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to sink or drop down
1a2) to fall, wither and fall, fade
1a3) to droop
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff — Verb qal imperfect third person masculine plural · suffixHVqi3mp/Sn
fad (nabhel; maraino): "To fade" is in the Old Testament the translation of nabhel, "to droop or wither," figuratively, "to fade," or "pass way" (Ps 18:45; Isa 1:30; 24:4; 28:1,4; 40:7,8); once it is the translation of balal "to well up," "to overflow"; perhaps from nabhal (Isa 64:6, "We all do fade as a leaf"); in the New Testament of maraino, "to come to wither or to fade away" (Jas 1:11, "So also shall the rich man fade away in his ways," the Revised Version (British and American) "in his goings"); compare The Wisdom of Solomon 28, "Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds, before they be withered" (maraino); amardntinos (amaranth), "unfading," occurs in