He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of the wall. He spoke also of beasts, and of birds, and of reptiles, and of fish.
Psalm 92:12 - English Standard Version 2016 The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like the palm tree [be long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful]; they shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible]. American Standard Version (1901) The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Common English Bible The righteous will spring up like a palm tree. They will grow strong like a cedar of Lebanon. |
He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of the wall. He spoke also of beasts, and of birds, and of reptiles, and of fish.
Around all the walls of the house he carved engraved figures of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, in the inner and outer rooms.
The Jews struck all their enemies with the sword, killing and destroying them, and did as they pleased to those who hated them.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.
In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever;
Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall make a name for the Lord, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.”
They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
“Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of the cedars and who was as strong as the oaks; I destroyed his fruit above and his roots beneath.
Then my enemy will see, and shame will cover her who said to me, “Where is the Lord your God?” My eyes will look upon her; now she will be trampled down like the mire of the streets.
Like palm groves that stretch afar, like gardens beside a river, like aloes that the Lord has planted, like cedar trees beside the waters.