8. This he does in part, by contrasting their ruin with God's exaltation and eternity.

     9, 10. A further contrast with the wicked, in the lot of the righteous, safety and triumph.

     10. horn . . . exalt—is to increase power (Ps 75:5).

     11. see . . . [and] . . . hear my desire—or, literally, "look on" my enemies and hear of the wicked (compare Ps 27:11; 54:7) —that is, I shall be gratified by their fall.

     12-14. The vigorous growth, longevity, utility, fragrance, and beauty of these noble trees, set forth the life, character, and destiny of the pious;