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Berean Standard Bible

“The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,”

Psalms 37:12

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Study note

Psalm 37 is a wisdom psalm by David that tells the reader not to fret about evildoers. It offers a string of reassurances: the wicked will fade like grass, and the meek will inherit the land.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,

World English Bible (WEB)

The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Maquina el impío contra el justo, y cruje sobre él sus dientes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los malvados conspiran contra los justos y truenan la boca contra ellos.

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