34. On the contrary, the good are not only blessed, but made to see the ruin of their foes.

     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).

     10, 11. wash . . . wicked—denoting great slaughter. The joy of triumph over the destruction of the wicked is because they are God's enemies, and their overthrow shows that He reigneth (compare Ps 52:5-7; 54:7). In this assurance let heaven and earth rejoice (Ps 96:10; 97:1, &c.).