Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But then he passed away; in fact, he simply was not there. When I looked for him, he could not be found.
New American Standard Bible
I sought for him, but he could not be found.
King James Version
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Holman Bible
I searched for him, but he could not be found.
A Conservative Version
But I passed by, and, lo, he was not. Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
American Standard Version
But one passed by, and, lo, he was not: Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Amplified
Yet he passed away, and lo, he was no more;
I sought him, but he could not be found.
Bible in Basic English
But he came to an end, and there was no sign of him; I made a search for him and he was not there.
Darby Translation
but he passed away, and behold, he was not; and I sought him, but he was not found.
Julia Smith Translation
And he shall pass away, and behold, he is not: and I shall seek him and he was not found.
King James 2000
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then he passed on and behold, he was not. And I sought him, but he could not be found.
Modern King James verseion
Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not; and I looked for him, but he could not be found.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But when I went by, lo, he was gone; I sought him, but his place could nowhere be found.
NET Bible
But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.
New Heart English Bible
But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
The Emphasized Bible
Then I passed by, and lo! he had vanished! Yea I sought him, but he could not be found.
Webster
Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not: yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
World English Bible
But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he passeth away, and lo, he is not, And I seek him, and he is not found!
Themes
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness of the The Wicked » Illustrated
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
References
Fausets
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:36
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
35 I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil. 36 But then he passed away; in fact, he simply was not there. When I looked for him, he could not be found. 37 Observe the blameless! Take note of the upright! Indeed, the future of that man is peace.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 37:10
Yet a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more. You will search for his place, but he will not be there.
Exodus 15:9-10
"The enemy said, "I'll pursue them, I'll overtake them, I'll divide the spoil. I'll satisfy my anger on them, I'll draw my sword, and my hand will bring them to ruin.'
Exodus 15:19
When the horses of Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen went into the sea, the LORD caused the waters of the sea to come back over them, but the Israelis walked through the middle of the sea on dry land.
Job 20:5-29
The wicked triumph only briefly; the joy of the godless is momentary.
Isaiah 10:16-19
Therefore, the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies will send a wasting disease among Assyria's sturdy warriors, and under its glory a conflagration will be kindled, like a blazing bonfire.
Isaiah 10:33-34
Behold, the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies will lop off its boughs with terrifying power; the tallest in height will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.
Acts 12:22-23
The people kept shouting, "This is the voice of a god, not of a man!"