Psalms 32:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 32:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
Psalms 32:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Many sorrows [shall be] to the wicked, etc.] Who will not be instructed and reformed, but are like the horse and mule, without understanding; many outward sorrows or afflictions attend them; loathsome and consuming diseases come upon their bodies by intemperance and debauchery; and they and their families are brought to a piece of bread, through their vicious courses; and inward sorrows, horror and terror of mind, seize them when their consciences are at any time awakened, and are open to conviction; when a load of guilt lies on them, what remorse of conscience they feel! and what severe reflections do they make! and how are they pierced through with many sorrows! And though indeed, for the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The sorrows of the impenitent contrasted with the peace and safety secured by God's mercy.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked - The meaning here is, probably, that those who will not submit themselves to God in the manner which the psalmist recommends; who are like the horse and the mule, needing to be restrained, and who are to be restrained only by force, will experience bitter sorrows. The psalmist may refer here, in part, to sorrows such as he says he himself experienced when he attempted to suppress the convictions of guilt Psalms 32:3-4; and partly to the punishment that will come upon the impenitent sinner for his sins. The sorrows referred to are probably both internal and external; those arising from remorse, and those which will be brought upon the guilty as a direct…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Sorrows - This is an argument to enforce the foregoing admonition. Next: Psalms Chapter 33”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“32:10 Difficulties common to all of life will ensnare the wicked, whereas the Lord promises to protect the godly with his care.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Many: Psa 16:4, Psa 34:19-21, Psa 140:11; Pro 13:21; Ecc 8:12; Isa 3:11, Isa 57:21; Rom 2:8, Rom 2:9; Ti1 6:10 but: Psa 2:12, Psa 5:12, Psa 34:8, Psa 40:4, Psa 84:12, Psa 146:5, Psa 147:11; Pro 16:20; Isa 12:2, Isa 12:3; Jer 17:7, Jer 17:8 Psalms 32:11”
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