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But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sorrows of the wicked are many, But the one who trusts in the LORD, goodness will surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked, But he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked; But he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked, But he who trusts in Yahweh, lovingkindness shall surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked, But he who trusts in <i>and</i> relies on the LORD shall be surrounded with compassion <i>and</i> lovingkindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many pains come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the LORD will have faithful love surrounding him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many pains come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the LORD will have faithful love surrounding him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All kinds of troubles will strike the wicked, but your kindness shields those who trust you, LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Many heartaches await wicked people, but mercy surrounds those who trust the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The wicked will have to suffer, but those who trust in the LORD are protected by his constant love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The wicked have many sorrows, but gracious love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />An evil person suffers much pain, but the LORD's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall encompass him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Many [are] the pains of the wicked; As for him who is trusting in YHWH, "" Kindness surrounds him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Many are the pains of the wicked; As to him who is trusting in Jehovah, Kindness doth compass him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Many the sorrows to the unjust one: and he trusting in Jehovah, mercy shall surround him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 31:10>Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy will surround him that hopes in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked one, but mercy surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The wicked has many sorrows; but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the evil one, and grace will surround him who hopes in LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked; But he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Many are the scourges of the sinner: but him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/32-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3469" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">The Providence of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>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. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">Many</a> <a href="/hebrew/4341.htm" title="4341: maḵ·’ō·w·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Pain. Sometimes makcowb; also makfobah; from ka'ab; anguish or affliction.">are the sorrows</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: lā·rā·šā‘ (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">but loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: yə·sō·wḇ·ḇen·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">surrounds him</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: wə·hab·bō·w·ṭê·aḥ (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">who trusts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a></span><br />There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7-8</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.</p><p class="hdg">Many</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Psalm 16:4</a></b></br> Their sorrows shall be multiplied <i>that</i> hasten <i>after</i> another <i>god</i>: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19-21</a></b></br> Many <i>are</i> the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-11.htm">Psalm 140:11</a></b></br> Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow <i>him</i>.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a></b></br> For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as <i>with</i> a shield.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></b></br> O taste and see that the LORD <i>is</i> good: blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> trusteth in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Compasseth</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/job/39-3.htm">Pangs</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/31-17.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/revelation/9-12.htm">Woes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/48-12.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Compasseth</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Encompass</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/48-6.htm">Pangs</a> <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/psalms/35-14.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/40-12.htm">Surround</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/78-49.htm">Woes</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Blessedness consists in remission of sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Confession of sins gives ease to the conscience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">God's promises bring joy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Many are the sorrows of the wicked</b><br>The phrase highlights the consequences of living in opposition to God's will. Throughout the Bible, the wicked are often depicted as those who reject God's commandments and pursue their own desires. This leads to a life filled with troubles and distress, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21</a>, which states, "Trouble pursues the sinner." The sorrows of the wicked can be understood as both the natural consequences of sinful actions and the divine judgment that comes upon those who live in rebellion against God. Historically, the Israelites experienced this during periods of disobedience, such as the Babylonian exile, which was a direct result of their turning away from God.<p><b>but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD</b><br>This phrase contrasts the fate of the wicked with the blessings of those who place their trust in God. "Loving devotion" refers to God's steadfast love and mercy, often translated from the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses kindness, loyalty, and covenant faithfulness. Those who trust in the LORD experience His protection and favor, as seen in <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a>, where God is described as a refuge and fortress. This trust is not merely intellectual assent but involves a deep, personal reliance on God, akin to the faith exemplified by Abraham, who "believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness" (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>). The surrounding of loving devotion suggests a comprehensive protection and blessing, reminiscent of the way God surrounded the Israelites with His presence during their journey through the wilderness. This phrase also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's loving devotion and offers salvation to all who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/32.htm">Psalm 32</a>, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his kingship over Israel, and his heartfelt psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This term refers to those who live in opposition to God's ways, often experiencing the consequences of their actions as described in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_trusting_believer.htm">The Trusting Believer</a></b><br>This person is characterized by their faith and reliance on God, experiencing His loving devotion as a result.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relationship with His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion.htm">Loving Devotion (Hebrew: "chesed")</a></b><br>A key concept in Hebrew theology, representing God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>The verse highlights the inevitable sorrows that accompany a life lived in opposition to God. This serves as a warning and a call to repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_trust.htm">The Blessing of Trust</a></b><br>Trusting in the LORD is not just a passive state but an active reliance on His character and promises, resulting in experiencing His loving devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_chesed.htm">Understanding Chesed</a></b><br>God's loving devotion, or "chesed," is a profound expression of His covenantal love, which is both steadfast and enduring, offering comfort and assurance to believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_protective_nature_of_god's_love.htm">The Protective Nature of God's Love</a></b><br>Just as a shield surrounds a warrior, God's loving devotion encircles those who trust in Him, providing protection and peace amidst life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_trust.htm">Encouragement to Trust</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to cultivate a deeper trust in God, knowing that His loving devotion is a constant presence in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_atavism_mean.htm">What does 'Call on the Lord to be saved' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_mary_show_devotion_to_jesus.htm">How did Mary of Bethany show devotion to Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_deut._32_39_align_with_god's_benevolence.htm">How does Deuteronomy 32:39's portrayal of God as both life-giver and destroyer align or conflict with other biblical texts that emphasize only God's benevolence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_96_5_with_other_deities.htm">Psalm 96:5 says 'all the gods of the nations are idols,' so how can this claim be reconciled with historical evidence of other thriving religious traditions and deities?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Many sorrows shall be to the wicked</span>. A further warning to those addressed in the preceding verse. The LXX. emphasize this by substituting for the generic "sorrows" the specific <span class="greek">μάστιγες</span>, "lashes," the usual punishment of the horse and mule. <span class="cmt_word">But he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about</span> (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Deuteronomy 32:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/32-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Many</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבִּ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the sorrows</span><br /><span class="heb">מַכְאוֹבִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(maḵ·’ō·w·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4341.htm">Strong's 4341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anguish, affliction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(lā·rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֝֗סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounds</span><br /><span class="heb">יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·sō·wḇ·ḇen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him who trusts</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hab·bō·w·ṭê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 32:10 Many sorrows come to the wicked (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/32-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 32:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 32:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 32:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 32:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>