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12 The godly[a] grow like a palm tree;
they grow high like a cedar in Lebanon.[b]
13 Planted in the Lord’s house,
they grow in the courts of our God.
14 They bear fruit even when they are old;
they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 92:12 tn The singular is used in a representative sense, with the typical godly person being in view.
  2. Psalm 92:12 sn The cedars of the Lebanon forest were well-known in ancient Israel for their immense size.
  3. Psalm 92:14 tn Heb “they are juicy and fresh.”

12 The righteous will flourish(A) like a palm tree,
    they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;(B)
13 planted in the house of the Lord,
    they will flourish in the courts of our God.(C)
14 They will still bear fruit(D) in old age,
    they will stay fresh and green,

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