Psalms 37:12

“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.”

"The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth." - Psalms 37:12
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What does Psalms 37:12 mean?

The verse Psalms 37:12 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, “The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.” This verse is a part of the larger Psalm 37, which is a meditation on the nature of good and evil, and the ultimate triumph…

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The Fierce Anger of the Wicked: Finding Refuge in God

**Psalms 37:12 (KJV)**: "The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth." In a world that often seems shrouded in chaos and injustice, the words of Psalm 37 serve as both a warning and an encouragement for the righteous. At first glance, the imagery…

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A Prayer for Protection and Strength Amidst Darkness

O Gracious and Loving Father, As I approach Thy throne of grace, I am deeply aware of the struggles and conflicts that surround me. Your Word reminds me in Psalm 37:12 that "The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth." In these words, I find both…

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Psalms 37:12 - "The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth."
Psalms 37:11 - "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."
Psalms 37:37 - "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace."
Psalms 37:7
"Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils," - Psalms 106:37
"For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous." - Psalms 37:17
"The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever." - Psalms 37:18
"And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase." - Psalms 107:37
"For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb." - Psalms 37:2
Psalms 37:32 - "The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him."
Psalms 37:34 - "Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it."
"For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off." - Psalms 37:22
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." - Psalms 37:23
Psalms 106:37 - "Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,"
Psalms 37:26 - "He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed."
Psalms 37:17 - "For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous."
Psalms 37:27 - "Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore."
Psalms 37:18 - "The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever."
Psalms 37:39 - "But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble."
Psalms 37:29 - "The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever."
"And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday." - Psalms 37:6
Psalms 37:30 - "The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment."
Psalms 37:15 - "Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken."
"Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace." - Psalms 37:37
Psalms 37:19 - "They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied."
Psalms 37:21 - "The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth."
Psalms 89:37 - "It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah."
Psalms 78:37 - "For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant."
"The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide." - Psalms 37:31