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The Joy of Forgiveness

Psalms 32:10

In 11 translations

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 Yahweh.
ASV
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
LSV
Many [are] the pains of the wicked; As for him who is trusting in YHWH, || Kindness surrounds him.
YLT
Many [are] the pains of the wicked; As to him who is trusting in Jehovah, Kindness doth compass him.
DBY
Many sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him.
DRC31:10
Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord.
GNV
Many sorowes shall come to the wicked: but he, that trusteth in the Lord, mercie shall compasse him.
JPS
Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy compasseth him about.
LXXE31:10
Many are the scourges of the sinner: but him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about.

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Original-language editions

WLC
רַבִּ֥ים מַכְאוֹבִ֗ים לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע וְהַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ בַּיהוָ֑ה חֶ֝֗סֶד יְסוֹבְבֶֽנּוּ׃
LXX-Br31:10
Πολλαὶ αἱ μάστιγες τοῦ ἁμαρτωλοῦ, τὸν δὲ ἐλπίζοντα ἐπὶ Κύριον ἔλεος κυκλώσει.

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Proverbs 16:20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
  • Isaiah 12:2–3Surely 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.” With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,
  • Proverbs 13:21Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
  • Psalms 147:11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
  • Romans 2:8–9But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the…
  • Psalms 146:5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
  • 1 Timothy 6:10For 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.
  • Psalms 5:12For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.
  • Psalms 34:8Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
  • Psalms 34:19–21Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned.
  • Isaiah 3:11Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.
  • Psalms 84:12O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
  • Psalms 16:4Sorrows will multiply to those who chase other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood, or speak their names with my lips.
  • Psalms 2:12Kiss 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.
  • Ecclesiastes 8:12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
  • Jeremiah 17:7–8But 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…

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