Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 37:12
“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 37:12 Context
9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. 10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. 13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. 14The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. 15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
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Other Translations
The wicked plotteth against the iust, and gnasheth vpon him with his teeth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The wicked plots against the righteous And gnashes at him with his teeth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.
- Basic English Bible
The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him.
- Darby Bible
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
- Webster's Bible
The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.
- World English Bible
The wicked is devising against the righteous, And gnashing against him his teeth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth at him with his teeth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The wicked plots against the righteous And gnashes at him with his teeth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.
- Basic English Bible
The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him.
- Darby Bible
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
- Webster's Bible
The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.
- World English Bible
The wicked is devising against the righteous, And gnashing against him his teeth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth at him with his teeth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 37:12
37:10 Not be - He shall be dead and gone. Diligently - Industriously seeking him. His place - His place and estate, and glory.
37:11 But - Those who patiently bear God's afflicting hand, and meekly pass by injuries. Peace - Partly of outward peace and prosperity, which God in his due time will give them: but principally of inward peace, in the sense of God's favour and the assurance of endless happiness.
37:13 His day - The day appointed by God for his punishment or destruction.