Psalms 37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a leafy tree in its native soil.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
In Context
36But one passed by, and, lo, he was not; yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Cross References
2 Samuel 18:14Then said Joab: 'I may not tarry thus with thee.' And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the terebinth.
Esther 5:11And Haman recounted unto them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and everything as to how the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Job 8:13So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hope of the godless man shall perish;
Psalms 73:3For I was envious at the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Jeremiah 12:2Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root; they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit; Thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
Ezekiel 31:6All the fowls of heaven made their nests in its boughs, and all the beasts of the field did bring forth their young under its branches, and under its shadow dwelt all great nations.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:35-40
Exhortations and Promises. 34 Wait 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. 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 39… Read the whole commentary →