Psalms 37:12

12 The wicked plots against the righteous and grinds his teeth at him;

Psalms 37:12 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:12

The wicked plotteth against the just
Forms schemes to make him uneasy, uncomfortable, and unhappy:

and gnasheth upon him with his teeth:
which expresses his malice and hatred, as David's enemies did upon him, ( Psalms 35:16 ) ; and Stephen's, ( Acts 7:54 ) .

Psalms 37:12 In-Context

10 Soon the wicked will be no more; you will look for his place, and he won't be there.
11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
12 The wicked plots against the righteous and grinds his teeth at him;
13 but Adonai laughs at the wicked, knowing his day will come.
14 The wicked have unsheathed their swords, they have strung their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slaughter those whose way is upright.
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