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Psalm 37:11-13
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 37:11-13
New Catholic Bible
11 But the meek[a] will possess the land
and enjoy an abundance of peace.
12 The wicked man plots against the righteous
and grinds his teeth at the sight of them.
13 But the Lord laughs at them,
knowing that their day[b] is approaching.
Footnotes
- Psalm 37:11 The meek: another word for the poor, those who count solely on God and follow his law (see Mt 5:5). Indeed, the promises of the Lord are only for the meek who depend solely on him (v. 9) and will enjoy an abundance of peace. “Peace” symbolizes the beneficence of the godly (see Ps 72:7) in contrast with the life of suffering (v. 12; see Ps 119:65f).
- Psalm 37:13 Their day: the time for their ultimate defeat, their death (see 1 Sam 26:10, where “his day” is translated as “his time”).
