The Pulpit Commentary on Job 14:2

Man as a flower.

I. IN HIS ORIGIN. He springeth from the ground.

II. IN HIS CONSTITUTION. He is composed of dust.

III. IN HIS STRUCTURE. His physical organism is as beautiful and delicate as that of a flower.

IV. IN HIS FRAILTY. He is as easily destroyed as a flower.

V. IN HIS EVANESCENCE. He is as short-lived as a flower.

VI. IN HIS END. Like a flower, he returns to the dust.

LESSONS.

1. Lowly thoughts of self.

2. Care of the body.

3. Preparation for the end.