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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:12

Psa 92:12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Ver. 12. The righteous shall flourish like the palm ] A tree that groweth not in these cold climates, but where it doth is noted for tall, constantly green, long lived, sweet, firm, straight, &c., εμπεδοφυλλος (Theoph.). Nititur in pondus palma et consurgit in altum; Quo magis et premitur, hoc mage tollit onus. Though it hath many weights at the top, and many snakes at the bottom, yet is... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 92:12

righteous: Psalms 92:7, Psalms 52:8, Isaiah 55:13, Isaiah 65:22, Hosea 14:5, Hosea 14:6 cedar: Psalms 104:16, Psalms 148:9, Amos 2:9. See note on 1 Kings 4:33, and see note on 1 Kings 6:29. Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:40 - of palm trees Numbers 24:6 - as cedar Job 14:2 - like Psalms 72:16 - the fruit Proverbs 11:28 - but Song of Solomon 1:17 - beams Song of Solomon 5:15 - as Lebanon Song of Solomon 6:11 - the garden Song of Solomon 7:7 - thy stature Isaiah 61:3 - called Ezekiel 17:23 - and it... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 92:12

The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.Palm-tree — Which is constantly green and flourishing. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:12

12. The righteous shall flourish The psalmist now drops the first person, as used in Psalms 92:4; Psalms 92:10-11, and again speaks in general terms of general principles. Like the palm This tree was long-lived, vigorous, fresh in its growth, perpetual in its verdure, and renowned for its beauty and fertility. Song of Solomon 7:7. It was once the glory of Palestine, though now almost perished from the land. The branches of the palm were used as the emblem of joy and triumph, (Leviticus... read more

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