Psalms 32 · Verse 10

Psalms 32:10

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
Psalms 32:10, King James Version

Psalms 32:10 in other translations

BSBMany are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
WEBMany sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
ASVMany sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
YLTMany are the pains of the wicked; As to him who is trusting in Jehovah, Kindness doth compass him.
DARBYMany sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him.
BBEThe sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.
WebsterMany sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall encompass him.

What does Psalms 32:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. The sorrows of the impenitent contrasted with the peace and safety secured by God's mercy.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked - Every wicked man is a miserable man. God has wedded sin and misery as strongly as he has holiness and happiness. God hath joined them together; none can put them asunder. But he that trusteth in the Lord - Such a person is both safe and happy.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 32:8-11

God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed.

Read the full comment on Psalms 32:8-11 →

Psalms 32:10 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

רַבִּ֥יםra.BimmanyH7227
מַכְאוֹבִ֗יםmakh.'o.VimpainsH4341
לָרָ֫שָׁ֥עla.Ra.Sha'[belong] to <the> wicked [person]H7563
וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַve.ha.bo.Te.achand the [one who] trustsH982
בַּיהוָ֑הba.Yah.wehin YahwehH3068
חֶ֝֗סֶדChe.sedcovenant loyaltyH2617
יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ\׃ye.sov.Ve.nuit will surround himH5437

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 32:10

  • Proverbs 16:20

    He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

  • Isaiah 12:2-3

    Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

  • Proverbs 13:21

    Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

  • Psalms 147:11

    The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

  • Romans 2:8-9

    But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

  • Psalms 146:5

    Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:

  • 1 Timothy 6:10

    For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

  • Psalms 5:12

    For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

  • Psalms 34:8

    O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

  • Psalms 34:19-21

    Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

  • Psalms 16:4

    Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.

  • Isaiah 3:11

    Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Many.
16:4; 34:19-21; 140:11; Pr 13:21; Ec 8:12; Isa 3:11; 57:21; Ro 2:8,9
1Ti 6:10
but.
2:12; 5:12; 34:8; 40:4; 84:12; 146:5; 147:11; Pr 16:20; Isa 12:2,3
Jer 17:7,8

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Context

  • Psalms 32:9

    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.

  • Psalms 32:10

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

  • Psalms 32:11

    Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

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Psalms 32:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Muchos dolores para el impío; mas el que espera en Jehová, lo cercará misericordia.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Le méchant a beaucoup d’afflictions; mais l’homme qui se confie en l’ Éternel, la bonté l’environnera.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Viele Schmerzen hat der Gesetzlose; wer aber auf Jehova vertraut, den wird Güte umgeben.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Dominus dissipat consilia gentium; reprobat autem cogitationes populorum, et reprobat consilia principum.