35, 36. of which a picture is given, under the figure of a flourishing tree (compare Margin), which soon withers.

     36. he was not—(Compare Ps 37:10).

     37. By "the end" is meant reward (Pr 23:18; 24:14), or expectation of success, as in Ps 37:38, which describes the end of the wicked in contrast, and that is cut off (compare Ps 73:17).

     38. together—at once; entirely (Ps 4:8).

     17. went into the sanctuary—to enquire (compare Ex 25:22; Ps 5:7; 27:4).

     18-20. their end—future (Ps 37:37, 38), which is dismal and terribly sudden (Pr 1:27; 29:1), aggravated and hastened by terror. As one despises an unsubstantial dream, so God, waking up to judgment (Ps 7:6; 44:23), despises their vain shadow of happiness (Ps 39:6; Isa 29:7). They are thrown into ruins as a building falling to pieces (Ps 74:3).