Psalms 112:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 112:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish. Psalm 113” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish. Psalm 113
Psalms 112:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 112

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish. Psalm 113

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved - They shall see his prosperity; shall see the evidence that God approves his character and his conduct. The word rendered “grieved” means rather to be angry or enraged. Perhaps the word “fret” would best express the sense. He shall gnash with his teeth - As indicative of hatred and wrath. See the notes at Psalms 37:12. And melt away - Disappear - as snow does that melts; or as a snail (see the notes at Psalms 58:8); or as waters that run away (see the notes at Psalms 58:7); or as wax (see the notes at Psalms 68:2). Their wrath shall be of no avail, for they themselves shall soon disappear. The desire of the wicked shall perish - He shall not be able…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The desire - Either of the misery of good men; or of his own constant prosperity. Next: Psalms Chapter 113”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“112:10 The wicked . . . grind their teeth in anger out of their bitter envy (35:16; 37:12). The vigor and reputation of the godly cause conflict with those who want them dead. • The wicked will slink away out of fear and shame.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“wicked: Est 6:11, Est 6:12; Isa 65:13, Isa 65:14; Luk 13:28, Luk 16:23 gnash: Psa 37:12; Mat 22:13; Rev 16:10, Rev 16:11 melt: Psa 58:7, Psa 58:8 desire: Pro 10:28, Pro 11:7; Luk 16:24-26 Next: Psalms Chapter 113”
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