Psalm 37:35

I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.

Job 5:3

"I myself saw a fool becoming established, but I suddenly cursed where he lived.

Esther 5:11

Then Haman told them about his splendid wealth, the number of his sons, all the ways the king had honored him, and that he had promoted him above all the other officials and ministers of the king.

Job 8:13-19

Such are the paths of everyone who forgets God the hope of the godless will be destroyed:

Job 21:7-17

"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?

Psalm 73:3-11

For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

Isaiah 14:14-19

I'll ascend above the tops of the clouds; I'll make myself like the Most High.'

Ezekiel 31:6-10

The birds in the sky made nests in its boughs; all the beasts of the field gave birth under its branches. All the great nations rested in its shade.

Ezekiel 31:18

So tell me now, which of the trees of Eden compares to you in glory or greatness? Nevertheless, you'll be brought down, along with those trees of Eden, to the earth below. You'll lie in the middle of the uncircumcised, with those who have been killed in war. Pharaoh and all his gang will be just like this!' declares the Lord GOD."

Daniel 4:20-33

Belteshazzar responded, "Your majesty, if only the dream were about your enemies and its meaning about those who oppose you! The tree that you saw, which grew large and strong until its top reached the sky and became visible to the whole earth

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Summary

I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

A green bay-tree

General references

Bible References

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Psalm 73:3
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Esther 5:11
Then Haman told them about his splendid wealth, the number of his sons, all the ways the king had honored him, and that he had promoted him above all the other officials and ministers of the king.
Job 5:3
"I myself saw a fool becoming established, but I suddenly cursed where he lived.
Job 21:7
"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?
Isaiah 14:14
I'll ascend above the tops of the clouds; I'll make myself like the Most High.'

A green bay-tree

Job 8:13
Such are the paths of everyone who forgets God the hope of the godless will be destroyed:
Ezekiel 31:6
The birds in the sky made nests in its boughs; all the beasts of the field gave birth under its branches. All the great nations rested in its shade.
Daniel 4:20
Belteshazzar responded, "Your majesty, if only the dream were about your enemies and its meaning about those who oppose you! The tree that you saw, which grew large and strong until its top reached the sky and became visible to the whole earth

General references

Psalm 37:2
Indeed, they soon will wither like grass, and like green herbs they will fade away.
Jeremiah 49:25
Why is the famous city, the joyful town, not abandoned?

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