Psalms 37:12

12 The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them;

Psalms 37:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
ESV
12 The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him,
NLT
12 The wicked plot against the godly; they snarl at them in defiance.
MSG
12 Bad guys have it in for the good guys, obsessed with doing them in.
CSB
12 The wicked schemes against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him.

Psalms 37:12 In-Context

10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
12 The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them;
13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.
14 The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 2:1; Psalms 31:13
  • 2. S Job 16:9; Psalms 35:16; Psalms 112:10
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