Psalms 37:12
The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
In Context
11But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.
13The Lord laugheth at him; for he seeth that his day is coming.
Cross References
Genesis 39:16And she laid his garment by her until his lord came home.
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.
Esther 3:5And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, Haman was full of fury.
Esther 5:13Yet all this is of no avail to me so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.
Psalms 34:22Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; and none of them that trust in him shall bear guilt.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him:
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →