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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/92.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/92.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/92.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous person will flourish like the palm tree, He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/92.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree, He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/92.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree, He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/92.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree, He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/92.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful]; They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/92.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous thrive like a palm tree and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/92.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous thrive like a palm tree and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/92.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/92.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Good people will prosper like palm trees, and they will grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/92.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/92.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Righteous people flourish like palm trees and grow tall like the cedars in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/92.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like the cedars of Lebanon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/92.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/92.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/92.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The godly grow like a palm tree; they grow high like a cedar in Lebanon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/92.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/92.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/92.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/92.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous flourish as a palm-tree, "" He grows as a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/92.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The righteous as a palm-tree flourisheth, As a cedar in Lebanon he groweth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/92.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The just one shall flourish as the palm tree: he shall become great as the cedar in Lebanon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/92.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/92.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 91:13>The just one will flourish like the palm tree. He will be multiplied like the cedar of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/92.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The just shall flourish like the palm tree, shall grow like a cedar of Lebanon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/92.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/92.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/92.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The righteous will flourish like a palm tree and will spring up like the Cedars of Lebanon.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/92.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree; He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/92.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The righteous shall flourish as a palm-tree: he shall be increased as the cedar in Libanus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/92-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11708" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/92.htm">How Great Are Your Works</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">The righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/6524.htm" title="6524: yip̄·rāḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to break forth as a bud, i.e. Bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly; figuratively, to flourish.">will flourish</a> <a href="/hebrew/8558.htm" title="8558: kat·tā·mār (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Palm tree, date palm. From an unused root meaning to be erect; a palm tree.">like a palm tree,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7685.htm" title="7685: yiś·geh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To grow, increase. A primitive root; to enlarge.">and grow</a> <a href="/hebrew/730.htm" title="730: kə·’e·rez (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- A cedar. From 'araz; a cedar tree.">like a cedar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3844.htm" title="3844: bal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A wooded mountain range on the N. border of Isr. From lbab; white mountain; Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine.">in Lebanon.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7-8</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-17.htm">Matthew 7:17-20</a></span><br />Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. / Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-1.htm">John 15:1-8</a></span><br />“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Ezekiel 17:22-24</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. / I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches. / Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/14-5.htm">Hosea 14:5-6</a></span><br />I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a></span><br />He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a></span><br />He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-43.htm">Luke 6:43-45</a></span><br />No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. / For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles. / The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a></span><br />so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a></span><br />filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-22.htm">Romans 6:22</a></span><br />But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-8</a></span><br />For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; / and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.</p><p class="hdg">righteous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Psalm 92:7</a></b></br> When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; <i>it is</i> that they shall be destroyed for ever:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Psalm 52:8</a></b></br> But I <i>am</i> like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-13.htm">Isaiah 55:13</a></b></br> Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign <i>that</i> shall not be cut off.</p><p class="hdg">cedar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-16.htm">Psalm 104:16</a></b></br> The trees of the LORD are full <i>of sap</i>; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-9.htm">Psalm 148:9</a></b></br> Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Amos 2:9</a></b></br> Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height <i>was</i> like the height of the cedars, and he <i>was</i> strong as the oaks; 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In the Old Testament context, righteousness is often associated with adherence to God's laws and commandments. The righteous are those who live in accordance with God's will, reflecting His character in their actions and decisions. This concept is foundational in the Hebrew Scriptures, where righteousness is not merely a legal status but a way of life that aligns with divine principles. In the New Testament, righteousness is further understood through the lens of faith in Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and offers His righteousness to believers.<p><b>will flourish</b><br />The Hebrew word for "flourish" is "פָּרַח" (parach), which means to blossom, sprout, or grow abundantly. This imagery is often used in the Bible to describe prosperity and vitality. Flourishing implies a state of thriving and being fruitful, which is a blessing from God. In the biblical context, flourishing is not limited to material wealth but encompasses spiritual growth and well-being. It suggests that the righteous, by living in harmony with God's will, will experience His favor and blessings, leading to a life that is full and abundant.<p><b>like a palm tree</b><br />The palm tree, particularly the date palm, is a symbol of victory, peace, and eternal life in the ancient Near East. In the Bible, the palm tree is often associated with beauty and resilience. It is a tree that thrives in desert conditions, symbolizing the ability to endure and prosper even in challenging environments. The righteous are compared to palm trees to illustrate their strength, stability, and ability to remain steadfast in their faith. Just as the palm tree stands tall and bears fruit, the righteous are called to stand firm in their convictions and produce spiritual fruit.<p><b>and grow</b><br />The word "grow" in Hebrew is "שָׁגַה" (shagah), which conveys the idea of increasing, enlarging, or expanding. Growth is a natural process that signifies life and development. In the spiritual sense, growth refers to the maturation of one's faith and character. The righteous are expected to grow in their relationship with God, deepening their understanding of His word and becoming more Christ-like in their behavior. This growth is a continuous journey, marked by learning, transformation, and the pursuit of holiness.<p><b>like a cedar in Lebanon</b><br />The cedar tree, particularly those from Lebanon, is renowned for its strength, durability, and majestic stature. In biblical times, the cedars of Lebanon were highly prized for construction, including the building of Solomon's Temple. The cedar's deep roots and towering presence make it a fitting metaphor for the righteous, who are deeply rooted in their faith and stand firm against the trials of life. The comparison to a cedar in Lebanon emphasizes the enduring nature of the righteous, who, like the cedar, are unshakable and resilient, drawing strength from their relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Refers to those who live in accordance with God's will and commandments. In the context of the Old Testament, this often refers to the faithful followers of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/palm_tree.htm">Palm Tree</a></b><br>A symbol of victory, peace, and eternal life in the ancient Near East. Palm trees are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in harsh conditions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cedar_in_lebanon.htm">Cedar in Lebanon</a></b><br>Cedars of Lebanon were renowned for their strength, durability, and majestic stature. They were used in the construction of significant buildings, including Solomon's Temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/flourishing_in_righteousness.htm">Flourishing in Righteousness</a></b><br>Just as palm trees and cedars grow strong and tall, the righteous are called to grow in their faith and spiritual maturity. This growth is a testament to their relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resilience_in_faith.htm">Resilience in Faith</a></b><br>Like the palm tree that withstands harsh conditions, believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges, trusting in God's provision and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_stability.htm">Strength and Stability</a></b><br>The cedar's strength and durability symbolize the spiritual fortitude that comes from a life rooted in God's Word. Believers are encouraged to build their lives on the solid foundation of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/bearing_fruit.htm">Bearing Fruit</a></b><br>The flourishing of the righteous is not just for personal benefit but also for the blessing of others. Believers are called to bear fruit in their lives, demonstrating God's love and truth to the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The imagery of flourishing trees reminds believers of the eternal life promised to those who are righteous. This perspective encourages living with eternity in mind, focusing on what truly matters.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/92.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Palm tree.</span>--This is the only place where the palm appears as an emblem of moral rectitude and beauty of character, yet its aptness for such comparison has often been noticed. (See Tristram's <span class= "ital">Natural History of the Bible, </span>p. 384; and comp. Thomson's <span class= "ital">The Land and the Book, </span>p. 49.)<p>A moral use was more often made of the cedar. Emblem of kingly might, it also became the type of the imperial grandeur of virtuous souls. (See <span class= "ital">Bible Educator, </span>iii. 379.)<p>The contrast of the palm's perennial verdure, and the cedar's venerable age, an age measured not by years, but by centuries, with the fleeting moments of the brief day of the grass, to which the wicked are compared (<a href="/psalms/92-7.htm" title="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:">Psalm 92:7</a>), is very striking, as striking as that in Psalms 1 between the empty husk and the flourishing fruit-tree.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/92.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree.</span> To an Oriental the palm is the queen of trees. "Of all vegetable forms," says Humboldt, "the palm is that to which the prize of beauty has been assigned by the concurrent voice of nations in all ages" ('Aspects of Nature,' vol. 2. p. 20, Engl. trans.). Its stately growth, and graceful form, its perpetual verdure, its lovely and luxuriant fruit, together with its manifold uses (Strabo, 16:1, § 14), give it precedence over all other vegetable growths in the eyes that are accustomed to rest upon it. It is rather remarkable that, in the Old Testament, it is used as a figure for beauty only here and in <a href="/songs/7-7.htm">Song of Solomon 7:7</a>. Man, in his most flourishing growth, is ordinarily compared either to the cedar (<a href="/2_kings/14-9.htm">2 Kings 14:9</a>; <a href="/songs/5-15.htm">Song of Solomon 5:15</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Ezekiel 31:3-9</a>; <a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Amos 2:9</a>, etc.)or the olive tree (<a href="/judges/9-8.htm">Judges 9:8, 9</a>; <a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Psalm 52:8</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/11-16.htm">Jeremiah 11:16</a>; <a href="/hosea/14-6.htm">Hosea 14:6</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon</span> (see, besides the passages already quoted, <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">2 Kings 19:23</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">2 Chronicles 2:8</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/22-23.htm">Jeremiah 22:23</a>; <a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Zechariah 11:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/92-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will flourish</span><br /><span class="heb">יִפְרָ֑ח</span> <span class="translit">(yip̄·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6524.htm">Strong's 6524: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a palm tree,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּתָּמָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(kat·tā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8558.htm">Strong's 8558: </a> </span><span class="str2">Palm tree, date palm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and grow</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂגֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7685.htm">Strong's 7685: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow, increase</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a cedar</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּאֶ֖רֶז</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’e·rez)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cedar tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Lebanon.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּלְּבָנ֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(bal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 92:12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 92:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 92:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/92-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 92:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 92:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>