“When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:”
The wicked's temporary flourishing: "though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever." The temporary appearance of wicked prosperity is contrasted with eternal destruction. The flourishing is deceptive.
Church Fathers on Psalms 92:7
1. ...We are not Christians, except on account of a future life: let no one hope for present blessings, let no one promise himself the happiness of the world, because he is a Christian: but let him use the happiness he has, as he may, in what manner he may, when he may, as far as he may. When it is present, let him give thanks for the consolation of God: when it is wanting, let him give thanks to the Divine justice. Let him always be grateful, never ungrateful: let him be…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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