Psalms 37:32 bbe — The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.

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"The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death."

— Psalms 37:32, Bible in Basic English

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“The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him. ”
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Psalms 37 — Context

The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.

The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.

The law of his God is in his heart; he will never make a false step.

The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.

The Lord will not give him into their hands, or be against him when he is judged.

Be waiting for the Lord, and keep his way; and you will be lifted up, and have the land for your heritage: when the evil-doers are cut off, you will see it.

I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.

Psalms 37:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:32 say?

Psalms 37:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.”

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 (BBE): “The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.” 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 bbe — The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.

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