Psalms 37:12
The sinner shall watch the just man : and shall gnash upon him with his teeth.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
In Context
11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace.
13But the Lord shall laugh at him : for he foreseeth that his day shall come.
Cross References
Genesis 39:16dummy verses inserted by amos
1 Samuel 23:7And it was told Saul that David was come to Ceila: and Saul said: The Lord hath delivered him into my hands, and he is shut up, being come into a city, that hath gates and bars.
Esther 3:5Now when Aman had heard this, and had proved by experience that Mardochai did not bend his knee to him, nor worship him, he was exceeding angry.
Esther 5:13And whereas I have all these things, I think I have nothing, so long as I see Mardochai the Jew sitting before the king's gate.
Psalms 34:22The death of the wicked is very evil: and they that hate the just shall be guilty.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the just man, and seeketh to put him to death,
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 →