ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ps 92:12
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Ps 92:12

92:12 like the palm tree . . . like a cedar. A strong contrast is drawn between the flourishing of the righteous and the destruction of the wicked (v. 7). The wicked are like fragile grass, whereas the righteous are strong, vital, and productive trees. A similar type of contrast is found in Ps. 1.