Berean Standard Bible
“I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,”
David looks back at times he has seen cruel, successful people. The psalm is comforting those tempted to envy them.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
World English Bible (WEB)
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
King James Version (KJV)
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Vi yo al impío sumamente ensalzado, y que se extendía como un laurel verde.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Yo mismo he visto que así pasa; he visto al déspota y malvado extenderse como cedro frondoso.
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