Psalms 32:10

Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, that they come not near unto thee.

11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:12(5-13) For Thou dost bless the righteous; O LORD, Thou dost encompass him with favour as with a shield.

Psalms 16:4Let the idols of them be multiplied that make suit unto another; their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take their names upon my lips.

Psalms 34:19(34-20) Many are the ills of the righteous, but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Psalms 84:12(84-13) O LORD of hosts, happy is the man that trusteth in Thee.

Psalms 146:5Happy is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD 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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