“For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.”
The psalmist assures that the wicked will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. The imagery of grass and herbs suggests that the wicked, though appearing vital and flourishing, lack permanence and substance. The verb 'fade' emphasizes the inevitability of their decline. This verse establishes the first principle of wisdom: the apparent success of the wicked is illusory and temporary.
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