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Psalms 37:12

The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

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In Context

11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

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Cross References

Genesis 39:16And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

1 Samuel 23:7And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars.

Esther 3:5And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

Esther 5:13Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.

Psalms 34:22The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

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 →

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