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Psalms 37:32 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 37:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 37 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.”
Psalms 37:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 37:32
The wicked watcheth the righteous (צוֹפֶה רָשָׁע לַצַּדִּיק, tzofeh rasha la-tzaddik)—Tzafah means to spy, observe with hostile intent. And seeketh to slay him (וּמְבַקֵּשׁ לַהֲמִיתוֹ, u-mevakesh lahamito)—This isn't paranoia but reality: righteous living provokes persecution (2 Timothy 3:12).David experienced this from Saul's murderous pursuit to Absalom's rebellion. Jesus was watched constantly by religious leaders seeking accusations (Luke 14:1, 20:20). The wicked's watchfulness betrays their insecurity—they cannot ignore righteousness. Yet verse 33 promises divine protection against this t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 37:32
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“but the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men among the people sought to destroy him.”
“terror on every side. Denounce”
“he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless.”
“when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread”
“and sent out spies”
“and seeking to catch him in something he might say”
“to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath”
“and gnashes at him with his teeth.”