Psalms 37:35

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 37:35

BSB

I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,

AKJV

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

CPDV

I have seen the impious over-exalted, and lifted up like the cedars of Lebanon.

ERV

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

NHEB

I have seen the wicked wielding great power, and towering like a cedar of Lebanon.

SMT

I saw the unjust one making afraid, and spreading abroad as a green native tree.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 37:35

IhaveseenH7200VerbthewickedH7563AdjectiveingreatpowerH6184AdjectiveandspreadingH6168VerbhimselflikeagreenH7488baytreeH249Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 37:35

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 37:35

Summary

Observing a wicked person flourishing abundantly

Event

Witnessing evil person's expansion

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC