Psalms 37:32

32 [The] wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to kill 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 [The] mouth of [the] righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
31 The law of his God [is] in his heart. His steps will not slip.
32 [The] wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to kill him.
33 Yahweh will not abandon him into his hand, and he will not let him be condemned when he is judged.
34 Wait for Yahweh and keep his way, and he will exalt you to possess [the] land. When [the] wicked are cut off, you will see [it].
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