Verse Comparison: Psalms 37:35
American Standard Version
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Amplified® Bible
I have seen a wicked man in great power and spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil,
Contemporary English Version
I have seen brutal people abuse others and grow strong like trees in rich soil.
Darby English Version
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading like a green tree in its native soil:
Good News Bible
I once knew someone wicked who was a tyrant; he towered over everyone like a cedar of Lebanon;
King James Version
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
New American Standard Bible
I have seen a wicked, violent man Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
New International Version
I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
flourishing like a green tree in its native soil,
New King James Version
I have seen the wicked in great power,
And spreading himself like a native green tree.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I have seen a wicked, violent man spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
Revised Standard Version
I have seen a wicked man overbearing, and towering like a cedar of Lebanon.
Young's Literal Translation
I have seen the wicked terrible, And spreading as a green native plant,