Psalm 32:10 “Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him…”

Psalm 32:10

Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Many sorowes shall come to the wicked: but he, that trusteth in the Lord, mercie shall compasse him.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Many [are] the pains of the wicked; As to him who is trusting in Jehovah, Kindness doth compass him.

Bible in Basic English

The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.

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Cross references

“Many”

Proverbs 13:21 1 Timothy 6:10 Psalm 34:19–21 Psalm 16:4 Isaiah 3:11 Psalm 140:11

Proverbs 13:21 · BSB

Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

1 Timothy 6:10 · BSB

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

Psalm 34:19–21 · BSB

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 16:4 · BSB

Sorrows will multiply to those who chase other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood, or speak their names with my lips.

Isaiah 3:11 · BSB

Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

Psalm 140:11 · BSB

May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.

“but”

Proverbs 16:20 Psalm 147:11 Psalm 146:5 Psalm 5:12 Psalm 34:8 Psalm 2:12

Proverbs 16:20 · BSB

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Psalm 146:5 · BSB

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Psalm 5:12 · BSB

For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.

Psalm 34:8 · BSB

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.

11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

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