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The Picture of Wicked Power
Commentators explain that this verse paints a vivid picture of a wicked person who is not just successful, but terrifyingly powerful and oppressive. The image of a "green tree in its native soil" signifies someone deeply rooted, stable, and flourishing with immense worldly prosperity. This isn't a weak opponent, but one who appears invincible and secure in their power.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:35
18th Century
Theologian
I have seen - I have had an opportunity, in my long life (Psalms 37:25), of witnessing the accuracy of the statement just made: …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 37:35
19th Century
Bishop
In great power. —Terrible, like a tyrant.
Green bay tree. —The Hebrew word elsewhere implies a “native” as…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:26–37
19th Century
Preacher
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 37:35
16th Century
Theologian
Psalms 37:36: I have seen the wicked terrible, etc. David here confirms from his own experience what I have just said: namely,…
John Gill
On Psalms 37:35
17th Century
Pastor
I have seen the wicked in great power Meaning some particular person invested with great power, in great authority among …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:34–40
17th Century
Minister
Duty is ours, and we must attend to it; but events are God's, and we must entrust their outcome to Him. What a striking picture is presented in Psa…