Psalms 37:12-13

12 The wicked 1plots against the righteous And 2gnashes at him with his teeth.
13 The Lord 3laughs at him, For He sees 4his day is coming.

Psalms 37:12-13 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and describes the different states of good and bad men; and is full of exhortations, instructions, and advice to the people of God; intermixed with various encouraging promises. A late learned writer {h} thinks it was written for Mephibosheth's consolation under Ziba's calumny. {h} Delaney's Life of King David, vol. 2. p. 219.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 31:13, 20
  • 2. Psalms 35:16
  • 3. Psalms 2:4
  • 4. 1 Samuel 26:10; Job 18:20
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