Psalm 37:35

World English Bible (WEB)

I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.

In context

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

34 Wait for the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

35 I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.

36 But he passed away, and behold, he was not. Yes, I sought him, but he could not be found.

37 Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

WEB World English Bible: I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
KJV King James Version: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
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.