Psalm 37:32
Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רָשָׁע
râshâʻ
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
צָפָה
tsâphâh
properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
בָּקַשׁ
bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Key Terms in This Verse
צָפָה tsâphâh
properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
Study H6822 →בָּקַשׁ bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Study H1245 →Cross References
And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail ag...
And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
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