KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wicked people will see this and be deeply upset; they will grind their teeth in anger and waste away with frustration. What evil people long for will come to nothing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that when God blesses the righteous, wicked people will be filled with jealous anger and their evil plans will ultimately fail.
📚 Historical Context
This is the final verse of Psalm 112, which describes the blessings that come to those who fear the Lord and delight in His commands. The psalm was likely written during a time when righteous Israelites faced opposition from ungodly people, and it served to encourage the faithful that God's justice would prevail.
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