Psalm 37:35

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

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,

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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 envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
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 5:3
I myself have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his place of residence.
Job 21:7
"Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?
Isaiah 14:14
I will climb up to the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High!"

A green bay-tree

Job 8:13
Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,
Ezekiel 31:6
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.
Daniel 4:20
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,

General references

Psalm 37:2
For they will quickly dry up like grass, and wither away like plants.
Jeremiah 49:25
How deserted will that once-famous city be, that city that was once filled with joy!

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