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Psalms 32:10
10Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds 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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.
Context of Psalms 32:10
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 9Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. 11Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
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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 16:4Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.
- Psalms 34:19The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;
- Psalms 140:11May slanderers not be established in the land; may disaster hunt down the violent.
- Proverbs 13:21Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
- Ecclesiastes 8:12Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.
- Isaiah 3:11Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done.
- Isaiah 57:21“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”
- Romans 2:8But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.
- 1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
- Psalms 2:12Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
- Psalms 5:12Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
- Psalms 34:8Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
- Psalms 84:12Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
- Psalms 146:5Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.
- Psalms 147:11the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing 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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