Psalms 37:12
The wicked man plots against the righteous 1 and he grinds his teeth in rage against him. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
In Context
11But the meek will inherit the land 1 and will delight in great prosperity. 1
13The Lord laughs at him, 1 for he sees that his day is coming. 1
Cross References
Genesis 39:16She set his clothing next to her until his master came home.
1 Samuel 23:7Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah. Saul said, “God has given him into my hand. For he is shut in because he has entered a city that has gates and bars.”
Esther 3:5When Haman saw that Mordecai did not kneel and bow down to him, Haman was filled with rage.
Esther 5:13But all this is worth nothing to me as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.”
Psalms 34:22Yahweh rescues the lives of his servants. 1 None of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
Psalms 37:32The wicked person watches the righteous person 1 and seeks to kill him. 1
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 →