Psalms 112:9

Psalms 112:10 nasb — The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.

NASB

"The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish."

— Psalms 112:10, NASB

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KJV
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. ”
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ASV
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish. ”
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WEB
“The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.”
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NET
“When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.”
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BBE
“The sinner will see it with grief; he will be wasted away with envy; the desire of the evil-doers will come to nothing.”
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KJVA
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. ”
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Psalms 112 — Context

He will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

His heart is upheld, he will not fear, Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.

He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.

The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.

Psalms 112:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 112:10 say?

Psalms 112:10 in the NASB reads: “The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.”

Where is Psalms 112:10 in the Bible?

Psalms 112:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 112, verse 10.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 112:10.

What translation should I read Psalms 112:10 in?

Psalms 112:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 112:10?

Psalms 112:10 reads (NASB): “The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 112:10 nasb — The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.

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