Psalms 37:35

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,

Psalms 37:35 in Other Translations

KJV
35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
ESV
35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree.
NLT
35 I have seen wicked and ruthless people flourishing like a tree in its native soil.
MSG
35 I saw Wicked bloated like a toad, croaking pretentious nonsense.
CSB
35 I have seen a wicked, violent man well-rooted like a flourishing native tree.

Psalms 37:35 In-Context

33 but the LORD will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
34 Hope in the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
36 but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.
37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.

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