Psalm 129:6 Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which wither before it grows up: Such a life is — I. TRANSIENT (ver. 6). Wickedness is inimical to longevity. What are all-the possessions, pleasures, the pomps, and grandeurs of unholy men l Mere fading flowers of the field. II. USELESS (ver. 7). Ungodly men may leave behind them their worldly possessions that may become useful to others; but what they leave behind them morally in the way of sound teaching and life-example is worth nothing; nay, it is worse than worthless. III. UNBLESSED (ver. 8). Who can bless the memory of the wicked, the memory of those who have lived lives entirely selfish, sensual, secular, utterly regardless of the interests and rights of others? They can only be cursed. (David Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:WEB: Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up; |
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