PSALM 37:13

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.”

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Psalm 37:13 Translation & Meaning

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The Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י The Lord (used as a proper name of God only) Lord
shall laugh יִשְׂחַק To laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play laugh
at him: for כִּֽי (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed at him for
he seeth רָ֝אָ֗ה To see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) seeth
that כִּֽי (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed that
his day יוֹמֽוֹ׃ A day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb) day
is coming. יָבֹ֥א To go or come (in a wide variety of applications) coming

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  • 11  But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  • 12  The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

  • 13  The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

  • 14  The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.

  • 15  Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.



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