Psalms 37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.In other versions
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
ASV
I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
BBE
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading like a green tree in its native soil:
DBY
I have seen the wicked in great power, Spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
WEB
I have seen the wicked terrible, And spreading as a green native plant,
YLT
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
ENG
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
WBT
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
BSB
In context
33The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
34Wait 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.
35I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
36Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
37Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.