New King James Version
Psalms 32:10
10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround 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 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 guide you with My eye. 9Do not be like the horse or like the mule, Which have no understanding, Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, Else they will not come near you. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him. 11Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
Read all of Psalms 32Psalms 32:10 word by word
רַבִּ֥ים מַכְאוֹבִ֗ים לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ בַּיהוָ֑ה חֶ֝֗סֶד יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 32:10
- Psalms 16:4Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.
- Psalms 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.
- Psalms 140:11Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
- Proverbs 13:21Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
- Ecclesiastes 8:12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days are prolonged, yet I surely know that it will be well with those who fear God, who fear before Him.
- Isaiah 3:11Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with him, For the reward of his hands shall be given him.
- Isaiah 57:21“There is no peace,” Says my God, “for the wicked.”
- Romans 2:8but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,
- 1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
- Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.
- Psalms 5:12For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
- Psalms 34:8Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
- Psalms 40:4Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
- Psalms 84:12O Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!
- Psalms 146:5Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God,
- Psalms 147:11The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.
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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