Psalms 32:10

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.

American Standard Version

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 the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, [Else] they will not come near unto thee.

11Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 33

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Cross References

Psalms 5:12For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 6 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 16:4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give gifts for another [god]: Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, Nor take their names upon my lips.

Psalms 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.

Psalms 84:12O Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Psalm 85 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

Psalms 146:5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:

Proverbs 13:21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

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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