King James Version
Psalms 37:32 in the King James Version says “The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.”
Psalms 37:32 · KJV
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. steps: or, goings
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh 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 thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“watcheth”
H6822properly, to lean forward, i.e., to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
“and seeketh”
H1245to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
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