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Psalms 37:12
12The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him.
Psalms 37:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
- New International Version (NIV)The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them;
- English Standard Version (ESV)The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him,
- New King James Version (NKJV)The wicked plots against the just, And gnashes at him with his teeth.
Context of Psalms 37:12
10For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; and thou considerest his place, but he is not. 11But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity. The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him. 13The Lord laugheth at him; for he seeth that his day is coming. 14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the afflicted and needy, to slay those that are upright in [the] way:
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זֹמֵ֣ם רָ֭שָׁע לַצַּדִּ֑יק וְחֹרֵ֖ק עָלָ֣יו שִׁנָּֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 37:12
- Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him:
- 1 Samuel 18:21And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be upon him. And Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law a second time.
- 1 Samuel 23:7And it was told Saul that David had come to Keilah. Then Saul said, God has cast him off into my hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a city that has gates and bars.
- 2 Samuel 15:10And Absalom sent emissaries into all the tribes of Israel, saying, When ye hear the sound of the trumpet, ye shall say, Absalom reigns in Hebron.
- Esther 3:6But he scorned to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had made known to him the people of Mordecai; therefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were in all the kingdom of Ahasuerus — the people of Mordecai.
- Matthew 26:4and took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;
- Daniel 8:12And a time of trial was appointed unto the continual [sacrifice] by reason of transgression.) And it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised and prospered.
- Micah 2:1Woe to them that devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! When the morning is light they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
- Psalms 35:16With profane jesters for bread, they have gnashed their teeth against me.
Commentaries on Psalms 37:12
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12The wicked plotteth against the just - Margin, “practiceth.” The Hebrew word means to plot; to lie in wait; to plan; to purpose; to devise. See Psalm 31:13. The meaning is, that wicked people lay their plans against the righteous, but that they will not be able to carry them out, or accomplish them, for they will be cut off, and the Lord will protect His friends. And gnasheth upon him with his teeth - An expression of rage or anger. See the notes at Psalm…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-20Verses 7-20 Let us be satisfied that God will make all to work for good to us. Let us not discompose ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. For, in all respects, the little which is allotted to the righteous, is more comfortable and more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It comes from a hand of special love. God provides plentifully and well, not only for his…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-13The wicked show their envy by gnashing their teeth (an expression of anger and hostility). They make plans to harm the godly. But the Lord laughs at them because he knows they will fail (Psalm 2:4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. gnasheth ... teeth--in beastly rage.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 37
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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