King James Version
Psalms 112:10 in the King James Version says “The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall pe...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 112 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.”
Psalms 112:10 · KJV
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“shall see”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“and melt away”
H4549to liquefy; figuratively, to waste (with disease), to faint (with fatigue, fear or grief)
“the desire”
H8378a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
“shall perish”
H6properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
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