Bible verse
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
Psalm 37:35 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 37.
31 The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.
32 Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
33 the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.
34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
36 yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.
37 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.
38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off.
39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
KJV
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
ASV
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
ERV
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Newsletter
A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.