Parallel Verses
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.
NET Bible
I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.
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
Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
35
Spreading himself like a
Names
Cross References
Job 5:3
I have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling.
Esther 5:11
And Haman recounted to them the splendor of his riches, the number of his sons, all the promotions with which the king had honored him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and the servants of the king.
Job 8:13-19
Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish.
Job 21:7-17
Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?
Psalm 73:3-11
For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Isaiah 14:14-19
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'
Ezekiel 31:6-10
All the birds of the heavens made their nests in its boughs; under its branches all the beasts of the field gave birth to their young, and under its shadow lived all great nations.
Ezekiel 31:18
"Whom are you thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of Eden? You shall be brought down with the trees of Eden to the world below. You shall lie among the uncircumcised, with those who are slain by the sword. "This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD."
Daniel 4:20-33
The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,