Psalms 37:35
“I haue seene the wicked in great power: and spreading himselfe like a greene bay tree.”
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Psalms 37:35 Context
33The Lord will not leaue him in his hand, nor condemne him when he is iudged. 34Wait on the Lord, and keepe his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. 35I haue seene the wicked in great power: and spreading himselfe like a greene bay tree. 36Yet he passed away, and loe he was not: yea, I sought him, but hee could not be found. 37Marke the perfect man, and behold the vpright: for the end of that man is peace.
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Other Translations for Psalms 37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
- King James Version
I have seen a wicked, violent man Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
- Basic English Bible
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading like a green tree in its native soil:
- Darby Bible
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
- Webster's Bible
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
- World English Bible
I have seen the wicked terrible, And spreading as a green native plant,
- Youngs Literal Bible
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a leafy tree in its native soil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 37:35
37:35 Bay - tree - Which is continually green and flourishing even in winter.