Psalms 32:10

Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

9Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto thee.

11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:12But let all them be glad that hope in thee: they shall rejoice for ever, and thou shalt dwell in them. And all they that love thy name shall glory in thee:

Psalms 16:4Their infirmities were multiplied: afterwards they made haste. I will not gather together their meetings for blood offerings: nor will I be mindful of their names by my lips.

Psalms 34:19The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit.

Psalms 84:12For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory.

Psalms 146:5They shall speak of the magnificence of the glory of thy holiness: and shall tell thy wondrous works.

Proverbs 13:21,21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just 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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