Psalms 37:12-13

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.

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 3

  • 1. Psalms 2:1; Psalms 31:13
  • 2. S Job 16:9; Psalms 35:16; Psalms 112:10
  • 3. 1 Samuel 26:10; Psalms 2:4; Ezekiel 12:23
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