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He shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.
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Planted with Purpose
Commentators highlight that the righteous person is like a tree "planted," not one that grew by chance. The imagery, as scholar Albert Barnes notes, refers to trees intentionally placed by man-made irrigation channels for maximum nourishment. This illustrates that a flourishing spiritual life is not accidental but comes from being intentionally placed by God near His life-giving truth.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he shall be like a tree—A description of the happiness or prosperity of the man who in this way avoids the way of sinners, and …
19th Century
Anglican
And he. — Better, So is he. For the image is so striking in an Eastern region, where vegetation depends on proximity to a…
16th Century
Protestant
The Psalmist here illustrates and, at the same time, confirms by a metaphor the statement made in the preceding verse; for he shows in what respect…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water , &c.] Or, "for then shall he be" as Alshech renders the …
To meditate on God's word is to converse with ourselves about the great things contained in it, with intense mental focus and unwavering concentrat…
13th Century
Catholic
This psalm is distinct from the rest of the work, as it does not have a title but serves as a kind of title for the whole collection. Dav…
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