The Wicked Plotting Against the Just - Psalms 37:12

In Psalms chapter thirty seven David said, “evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yes, you shall diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace”, and in chapter thirty seven and verse twelve of Psalms David said, “the wicked plots against the just” where we read,

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

The verse begins, “The wicked plots against the just, ...” David began with the words, “the wicked” or “the criminal, guilty, evil and hostile to God and others” “plots against the just” or “have thoughts and devise plans of evil intent in opposition to people who are lawful, righteous, correct, justified and vindicated by God”. David said “evil” people devise heinous acts in opposition to those who are justified and righteous before God.

The verse goes on to say, “... and gnashes upon him with his teeth.” David continued with the words, “and gnashes upon him” or “and grinds and grates the just person whether male or female” “with his teeth” which means “by the use of his, the wicked person's, forefront sharp ivories”. David said the “wicked” people grind their “teeth” in disgust and anguish at the lawful and correct before God.

When we meditate upon words in this verse, we see through David the “evil intent” that people who are “wicked” have against people who are “righteous” before God. Jesus said, “If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.” (John 15:18-20). In other words, if the “wicked” persecuted Jesus who is holy, perfect and just, we may know for a certainty that they will be in opposition to every person who puts their faith and trust in Him. God loves us, and He will forgive our sins and make righteous every person who believes and trust in His Son Jesus. We will give Him praise and honor for all eternity for His willingness to make us righteous, and His determination to rise up against those who are in opposition to us.

Next time David says, “the Lord shall laugh at him”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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