Psalms 32:10

Many sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

In Context

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.

11Rejoice in Jehovah, and be glad, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye upright in heart.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:12For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous [man]; with favour wilt thou surround him as [with] a shield.

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 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,

Proverbs 13:21Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 32:8-11

Devout Confidence. 7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. 10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord , mercy shall compass him about. 11 Be glad in… Read the whole commentary →

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