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Psalms 37:12–13

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The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
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From verse 12

  1. Micah 2:1Rank 1 from verse 12
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    1WOE to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

  2. Psalms 35:16Rank 2 from verse 12
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    16With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

  3. Daniel 8:12Rank 3 from verse 12
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    12And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered.

  4. Matthew 26:16Rank 4 from verse 12
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    16And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

  5. Psalms 31:13Rank 5 from verse 12
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    13For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.

From verse 13

  1. Psalms 2:4Rank 1 from verse 13
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    4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

  2. Proverbs 1:26Rank 2 from verse 13
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    26I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

  3. 1 Samuel 26:10Rank 3 from verse 13
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    10David said furthermore, As the Lord liveth, the Lord shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

  4. Daniel 5:26Rank 4 from verse 13
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    26This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.

  5. Ezekiel 21:25Rank 5 from verse 13
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    25¶ And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,

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Psalms 37:12

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

teeth

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1. The hard structures in a person's or animal's jaws, chiefly used for biting and chewing. 2. Toothlike points or projections on a tool or instrument. 3. In ‘cast ... in his teeth,’ to reproach or taunt someone to his face.

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Psalms 37:13

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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laugh

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Sense 1: To express mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter. Sense 2: To laugh at in mockery, scorn, or derision.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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seeth

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1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

coming

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Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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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.

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13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

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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.

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