10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.

Other Translations of Psalm 32:10

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.

The Message

10 God-defiers are always in trouble; God-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around.

New King James Version

10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.

New Living Translation

10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 32:10

Commentary on Psalm 32:8-11

(Read Psalm 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.

17 For I am about to fall, and my pain is ever with me.

Other Translations of Psalm 38:17

King James Version

17 For I am ready to halt, to halt: Heb. for halting and my sorrow is continually before me.

English Standard Version

17 For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me.

The Message

17 I'm on the edge of losing it - the pain in my gut keeps burning.

New King James Version

17 For I am ready to fall, And my sorrow is continually before me.

New Living Translation

17 I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 38:17

Commentary on Psalm 38:12-22

(Read Psalm 38:12-22)

Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies do us real mischief only when they drive us from God and our duty. The true believer's trouble will be made useful; he will learn to wait for his God, and will not seek relief from the world or himself. The less we notice the unkindness and injuries that are done us, the more we consult the quiet of our own minds. David's troubles were the chastisement and the consequence of his transgressions, whilst Christ suffered for our sins and ours only. What right can a sinner have to yield to impatience or anger, when mercifully corrected for his sins? David was very sensible of the present workings of corruption in him. Good men, by setting their sorrow continually before them, have been ready to fall; but by setting God always before them, they have kept their standing. If we are truly penitent for sin, that will make us patient under affliction. Nothing goes nearer to the heart of a believer when in affliction, than to be under the apprehension of God's deserting him; nor does any thing come more feelingly from his heart than this prayer, "Be not far from me." The Lord will hasten to help those who trust in him as their salvation.