Psalm 37:35

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,

In context

33 the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.

34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,

36 yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.

37 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
KJV King James Version: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
WEB World English Bible: I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
ASV American Standard Version: I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I have seen the wicked terrible, And spreading as a green native plant,
DBY Darby Translation: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading like a green tree in its native soil:
WBS Webster Bible: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.