Psalms 37:32

32 Tzaddi The wicked watches the righteous and seeks to slay him.

Psalms 37:32 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:32

The wicked watcheth the righteous
All his motions and steps, his works and actions; he watches for his halting, and to take all opportunities and advantages against him; see ( Jeremiah 20:10 ) ;

and seeketh to slay him;
murder his reputation, destroy his substance, and take away his life: some understand it of the devil, who watches the saints, observes their failings, accuses then, before the throne, and seeks to devour them, ( 1 Peter 5:8 ) .

Psalms 37:32 In-Context

30 Pe The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue brings forth judgment.

31 The law of his God is in his heart; therefore none of his steps shall slide.

32 Tzaddi The wicked watches the righteous and seeks to slay him.

33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

34 Koph Wait on the LORD and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the earth; when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.