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

8They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. 9They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor. The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.

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 robes and put them on Mordecai, placed him on the king’s own horse, and led him through the city square, shouting, “This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor!”
• Isaiah 65:13Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will starve. My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will rejoice, but you will be sad and ashamed.
• Luke 13:28“There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, for you will see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, but you will be thrown out.
• Luke 16:23and he went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side.
• Psalms 37:12The wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance.
• Matthew 22:13Then the king said to his aides, ‘Bind his hands and feet 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, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. His subjects ground their teeth in anguish,
• Psalms 58:7May they disappear like water into thirsty ground. Make their weapons useless in their hands.
• Proverbs 10:28The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
• Proverbs 11:7When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength.
• Luke 16:24“The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.’

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