Psalms 37:12

12 The wicked ¹plots against the righteous And ²gnashes at him with his teeth.

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 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Psalms 37:12 In-Context

10 Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.

11 But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.

12 The wicked plots against the righteous And gnashes at him with his teeth.

13 The Lord laughs at him, For He sees his day is coming.

14 The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow To cast down the afflicted and the needy, To slay those who are upright in conduct.

Cross References 2

1. Psalms 31:13, 20
2. Psalms 35:16

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Psalms 37:12 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:12 In-Context

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