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Psalm 112:10
ESV The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish!
NIV The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
NASB The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.
CSB The wicked one will see it and be angry; he will gnash his teeth in despair. The desire of the wicked leads to ruin.
NLT The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.
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.
NKJV The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.

What does Psalm 112:10 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 112; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 112:7–10 shares the internal blessings that come to those who properly honor God as Lord. Those who participate in evil have constant reasons to fear (Proverbs 3:35; 29:1), but those who follow God can be at ease (Proverbs 19:21). Even when hard times happen, those with faith in God have a solid anchor for their trust (Psalm 46:1–2). Because the godly man acts according to God's will, he does well for others. In contrast, those who reject God are jealous (Psalm 112:7–10).
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Chapter Summary
This psalm begins on a high note as the psalmist praises the Lord. He asserts that the man who fears the Lord is blessed; this is the overall theme of the psalm. This form of "fear" is a deep, submissive, reverent respect (Proverbs 1:7). The book of Proverbs frequently points out that following the Lord's will generally leads to better outcomes in this life (Proverbs 3:33). The person who learns from God can anticipate wisdom, assurance, and the blessings of a life lived in harmony with the Creator. In contrast, the wicked ones who reject God's leading are jealous and eventually find themselves lost.
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