Psalms 37:12

12 The wicked make evil plans against good people. They grind their teeth at them in anger.

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 In a little while the wicked will be no more. You may look for them, but they will be gone.

11 People who are not proud will inherit the land and will enjoy complete peace.

12 The wicked make evil plans against good people. They grind their teeth at them in anger.

13 But the Lord laughs at the wicked, because he sees that their day is coming.

14 The wicked draw their swords and bend their bows to kill the poor and helpless, to kill those who are honest.