Psalms 32:10
8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
9 Do 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.
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
- KJV
- Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
- WEB
- Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
- ASV
- Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
- DARBY
- Many sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him.
- BLB
- Many [are] the pains of the wicked, and the one trusting in YHWH, loving devotion shall surround him.
- ÅB
- Den ugudelige har mange piner,
men den som setter sin lit til Herren,
ham omgir han med godhet. - OTB
- Mange sorger har den ugudelige,
Men den som stoler på Herren, omgir han med miskunn. - B1930
- Den ugudelige har mange piner, men den som setter sin lit til Herren, ham omgir han med miskunnhet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 16:20
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Read in contextIsaiah 12:2–3
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Read in contextProverbs 13:21
Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
Read in contextPsalms 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Read in contextRomans 2:8–9
But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.
Read in contextPsalms 146:5
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Read in context1 Timothy 6:10
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.
Read in contextPsalms 5:12
For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.
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