New English Translation
Psalms 32:10
10An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in 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 and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye. 9Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit. An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. 11Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!
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רַבִּ֥ים מַכְאוֹבִ֗ים לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ בַּיהוָ֑ה חֶ֝֗סֶד יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 32:10
- Psalms 16:4their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.
- Psalms 34:19The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.
- Psalms 140:11A slanderer will not endure on the earth; calamity will hunt down a violent man and strike him down.
- Proverbs 13:21Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
- Ecclesiastes 8:12Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people – for they stand in fear before him.
- Isaiah 3:11Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.
- Isaiah 57:21There will be no prosperity,” says my God, “for the wicked.”
- Romans 2:8but wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness.
- 1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.
- Psalms 2:12Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!
- Psalms 5:12Certainly you reward the godly, Lord. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.
- Psalms 34:8Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the onewho takes shelter in him!
- Psalms 40:4How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!
- Psalms 84:12O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!
- Psalms 146:5How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,
- Psalms 147:11The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
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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