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Verse 37

Psalms 37:32

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,

American Standard Version (1901)

The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

The wicked lie in wait for those who do good, intending to kill them.

Geneva Bible 1599

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

King James (Authorized) Version

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

One Unity Resource Bible

The wicked watches the upright, and seeks to kill him.

Translation for Translators

Those who are evil wait in ambush for righteous people in order to kill them as they walk by.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The wicked person watches the righteous person and seeks to kill him.

Noah Webster Bible

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

World English Bible

The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him.

Young's Literal Translation

The wicked is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to put him to death.

Context

Delight Yourself in the LORD

³¹The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. ³²Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, ³³the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.

Summary

This verse highlights the contrast between the wicked who plot against the righteous and the Lord who upholds the righteous. It emphasizes the protection and deliverance that God provides for those who trust in Him, even in the face of adversity. The verse encourages believers to take refuge in the Lord and not be swayed by the schemes of the wicked, for God ultimately triumphs over evil. It serves as a reminder of the sovereignty and faithfulness of God in preserving His people amidst the challenges of life.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

The Lord as ἀνακρίνων is, as in Co1 4:3., put in contrast with the ἀνακρίνειν of men, or of human ἡμέρᾳ. If men sit in judgment upon the righteous, yet God, the supreme Judge, does not condemn him, but acquits him (cf. on the contrary Psa 109:7). Si condemnamur a mundo, exclaimed Tertullian to his companions in persecution, absolvimur a Deo.

Psalms 37:32

Delight Yourself in the LORD

³¹The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. ³²Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, ³³the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.

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Berean Standard Bible

Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,

American Standard Version (1901)

The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

The wicked lie in wait for those who do good, intending to kill them.

Geneva Bible 1599

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

King James (Authorized) Version

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

One Unity Resource Bible

The wicked watches the upright, and seeks to kill him.

Translation for Translators

Those who are evil wait in ambush for righteous people in order to kill them as they walk by.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The wicked person watches the righteous person and seeks to kill him.

Noah Webster Bible

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

World English Bible

The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him.

Young's Literal Translation

The wicked is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to put him to death.