Psalms 112:10

Psalms 112:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
• New International Version (NIV)The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish!
• New King James Version (NKJV)The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.

Context of Psalms 112:10

8His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. 9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored. When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.

Psalms 112:10 word by word

רָ֘שָׁ֤ע יִרְאֶ֨ה׀ וְכָעָ֗ס שִׁנָּ֣יו יַחֲרֹ֣ק וְנָמָ֑ס תַּאֲוַ֖ת רְשָׁעִ֣ים תֹּאבֵֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• shall seeרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200
• and be grievedכָּעַסka‛as · to provokeH3707
• he shall gnashחָרַקchâraq · to grindH2786
• with his teethשֵׁןshên · toothH8127
• and melt awayמָסַסmâsas · to meltH4549
• the desireתַּאֲוָהta'ăvâh · desireH8378
• shall perishאָבַד'âbad · to perishH6

Cross-references for Psalms 112:10

• Esther 6:11So Haman took the clothing and the horse, and he clothed Mordecai. He led him about on the horse throughout the plaza of the city, calling before him, “So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!”
• Isaiah 65:13So this is what the sovereign Lord says: “Look, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry! Look, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty! Look, my servants will rejoice, but you will be humiliated!
• Luke 13:28There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves thrown out.
• Luke 16:23And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side.
• Psalms 37:12Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.
• Matthew 22:13Then the king said to his attendants, ‘Tie him up hand and foot and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!’
• Revelation 16:10Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast so that darkness covered his kingdom, and people began to bite their tongues because of their pain.
• Psalms 58:7Let them disappear like water that flows away! Let them wither like grass!
• Proverbs 10:28The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.
• Proverbs 11:7When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.
• Luke 16:24So he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in anguish in this fire.’

Commentaries on Psalms 112:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10The wicked shall see it - רשע rasha, the wicked one. Some think Satan is meant. It is distinguished from רשעים reshaim, wicked men, in the conclusion of the verse. Shall gnash with his teeth - Through spite and ill will. And melt away - Through envy and hopeless expectation of similar good; for his desire in reference to himself and in reference to him who is the object of his envy, shall perish - shall come to nothing.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved - They shall see his prosperity; shall see the evidence that God approves his character and his conduct. The word rendered “grieved” means rather to be angry or enraged. Perhaps the word “fret” would best express the sense. He shall gnash with his teeth - As indicative of hatred and wrath. See the notes at Psalm 37:12. And melt away - Disappear - as snow does that melts; or as a snail (see the notes at Psalm 58:8)…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10The wicked gnash their teeth in anger due to their bitter envy (Psalms 35:16; 37:12). The strength and reputation of the godly create conflict with those who wish them harm. The wicked will retreat in fear and shame.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Disappointed in their malevolent wishes by the prosperity of the pious, the wicked are punished by the working of their evil passions, and come to naught.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 112:10

• Envy
• Gnashing of Teeth
• Righteous
• Teeth

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Commentaries on Psalms 112

• 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