Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.
New American Standard Bible
Spreading himself like a
King James Version
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Holman Bible
well-rooted
International Standard Version
I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.
A Conservative Version
I have seen a wicked man in great power, and spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
American Standard Version
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Amplified
I have seen a wicked, violent man [with great power]
Spreading and flaunting himself like a cedar in its native soil,
Bible in Basic English
I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
Darby Translation
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading like a green tree in its native soil:
Julia Smith Translation
I saw the unjust one making afraid, and spreading abroad as a green native tree.
King James 2000
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I have seen [the] wicked acting violently and spreading himself out like a luxuriant native tree.
Modern King James verseion
I have seen the wicked ruthless, and spreading himself like a luxuriant native tree.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I myself have seen the ungodly in great power, and flourishing like a green bay-tree.
New Heart English Bible
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
The Emphasized Bible
I have seen a lawless man, a tyrant, and spreading himself out, like a cedar in Lebanon;
Webster
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
World English Bible
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have seen the wicked terrible, And spreading as a green native plant,
Themes
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Happiness of the The Wicked » Illustrated
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
the things that are Transient » Power
Trees » Evil, sinners compared to
Wicked people » Compared with » Green bay tree
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:35
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
34 Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men. 35 I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil. 36 But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.
Names
Cross References
Job 5:3
I myself have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his place of residence.
Esther 5:11
Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants.
Job 8:13-19
Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,
Job 21:7-17
"Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?
Psalm 73:3-11
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Isaiah 14:14-19
I will climb up to the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High!"
Ezekiel 31:6-10
All the birds of the sky nested in its boughs; under its branches all the beasts of the field gave birth, in its shade all the great nations lived.
Ezekiel 31:18
Which of the trees of Eden was like you in majesty and loftiness? You will be brought down with the trees of Eden to the lower parts of the earth; you will lie among the uncircumcised, with those killed by the sword! This is what will happen to Pharaoh and all his hordes, declares the sovereign Lord.'"
Daniel 4:20-33
The tree that you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky, and which could be seen in all the land,