Psalms 37:32 akjv — The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him.

American King James Version

" The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him. "

— Psalms 37:32, American King James Version

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KJV
“The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.”
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ASV
“The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him. ”
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WEB
“The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to kill him.”
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NET
“Evil men set an ambush for the godly and try to kill them.”
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BBE
“The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.”
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KJVA
“The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.”
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Psalms 37 — Context

The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment.

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

The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him.

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

Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

Psalms 37:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:32 say?

Psalms 37:32 in the American King James Version reads: “ The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him. ”

Where is Psalms 37:32 in the Bible?

Psalms 37:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 32.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 37:32.

What translation should I read Psalms 37:32 in?

Psalms 37:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 37:32?

Psalms 37:32 reads (AKJV): “ The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 37:32 akjv — The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him.

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Psalms 37 — Context

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