Psalm 37:35

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

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

36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
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.