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Psalms 32:10
10Many sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him.
Psalms 32:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
- New International Version (NIV)Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.
Context of Psalms 32:10
8I will instruct thee and teach thee the way in which thou shalt go; I will counsel [thee] with mine eye upon thee. 9Be ye not as a horse, as a mule, which have no understanding: whose trappings must be bit and bridle, for restraint, or they will not come unto thee. Many sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him. 11Rejoice in Jehovah, and be glad, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye upright in heart.
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רַבִּ֥ים מַכְאוֹבִ֗ים לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ בַּיהוָ֑ה חֶ֝֗סֶד יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 32:10
- Psalms 16:4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another: their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, and I will not take up their names into my lips.
- Psalms 34:19Many are the adversities of the righteous, but Jehovah delivereth him out of them all:
- Psalms 140:11Let not the man of [evil] tongue be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the man of violence to [his] ruin.
- Proverbs 13:21Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
- Ecclesiastes 8:12Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and prolong his [days], yet I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, because they fear before him;
- Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill [with him], because the desert of his hands shall be rendered unto him.
- Isaiah 57:21There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
- Romans 2:8But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [there shall be] wrath and indignation,
- 1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is [the] root of every evil; which some having aspired after, have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
- Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him.
- Psalms 5:12For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous [man]; with favour wilt thou surround him as [with] a shield.
- Psalms 34:8Taste and see that Jehovah is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him!
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is the man that hath made Jehovah his confidence, and turneth not to the proud, and to such as turn aside to lies.
- Psalms 84:12Jehovah of hosts, blessed is the man that confideth in thee!
- Psalms 146:5Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Jehovah his God,
- Psalms 147:11Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
Commentaries on Psalms 32:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked - Every wicked man is a miserable man. God has wedded sin and misery as strongly as he has holiness and happiness. God hath joined them together; none can put them asunder. But he that trusteth in the Lord - Such a person is both safe and happy.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked - The meaning here is, probably, that those who will not submit themselves to God in the manner which the psalmist recommends; who are like the horse and the mule, needing to be restrained, and who are to be restrained only by force, will experience bitter sorrows. The psalmist may refer here, in part, to sorrows such as he says he himself experienced when he attempted to suppress the convictions of guilt Psalm 32:3-4…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-11Verses 8-11 God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Difficulties common to all of life will come to the wicked, whereas the Lord promises to protect the godly with his care.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. The sorrows of the impenitent contrasted with the peace and safety secured by God's mercy.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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