Psalms 32:10

The godless have many sorrows, but those who trust in the Lord will be compassed about by his kindness.

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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 be like the horse or the mule, that have no understanding, but need bridle and halter to curb them, else they will not come near to you.”

11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you righteous; and ring out your joy, all you upright in heart.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:12For you give your blessing, Lord, to the godly, and the shield of your favor protects them.

Psalms 16:4Those who choose other gods find endless sorrow. In their offerings of blood I will have no part nor take their name on my lips.

Psalms 34:19Many misfortunes befall the righteous, but the Lord delivers them out of them all.

Psalms 84:12Lord of hosts, happy those whose trust is in you.

Psalms 146:5Happy those whose help is the God of Jacob: whose hope is set on the Lord their God,

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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