Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Great plagues remain for the ungodly; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD, mercy embraceth him on every side.

New American Standard Bible

Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
But he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Many pains come to the wicked,
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.

International Standard Version

The wicked have many sorrows, but gracious love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.

A Conservative Version

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, but he who trusts in LORD, loving kindness shall encompass him about.

American Standard Version

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.

Amplified


Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
But he who trusts in and relies on the Lord shall be surrounded with compassion and lovingkindness.

Bible in Basic English

The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.

Darby Translation

Many sorrows hath the wicked; but he that confideth in Jehovah, loving-kindness shall encompass him.

Julia Smith Translation

Many the sorrows to the unjust one: and he trusting in Jehovah, mercy shall surround him.

King James 2000

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Many are [the] pains of the wicked, but [for] the one who trusts Yahweh loyal love surrounds him.

Modern King James verseion

The wicked has many sorrows, but mercy embraces him who trusts in Jehovah.

NET Bible

An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.

New Heart English Bible

Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.

The Emphasized Bible

Many pains, hath the lawless one, - But, he that trusteth in Yahweh, Lovingkindness, shall compass him about.

Webster

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall encompass him.

World English Bible

Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh.

Youngs Literal Translation

Many are the pains of the wicked; As to him who is trusting in Jehovah, Kindness doth compass him.

References

Hastings

Context Readings

The Joy Of Forgiveness

9 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understanding, whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, if they will not obey thee. 10 Great plagues remain for the ungodly; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD, mercy embraceth him on every side. 11 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the LORD; and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD.

Proverbs 13:21

Mischief followeth upon sinners; but the righteous shall have a good reward,

Psalm 5:12

for thou, LORD, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous, and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend him, as with a shield.

Psalm 16:4

But they that run after another god shall have great trouble. Their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, neither make mention of their names within my lips.

Psalm 34:8

O taste and see how friendly the LORD is; blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Psalm 84:12

O LORD God of Hosts, blessed is the man that putteth his trust in thee.

Psalm 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way. For his wrath shall be kindled shortly: blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalm 34:19-21

Great are the troubles of the righteous, but the LORD delivereth him out of all.

Psalm 40:4

Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the LORD, and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies.

Psalm 140:11

A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth; a malicious and wicked person shall be hunted away, and destroyed.

Psalm 146:5

Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, and whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Psalm 147:11

But the LORD's delight is in them that fear him, and put their trust in his mercy.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

But though an evil person offend a hundredth times, and have a long life: yet am I sure, that it shall go well with them that fear God, because they have him before their eyes.

Isaiah 3:11

But woe be unto the ungodly and unrighteous, for they shall be rewarded after their works.

Isaiah 12:2-3

Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.

Isaiah 57:21

Even so the wicked have no peace, sayeth my God.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

O Blessed is the man that putteth his trust in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is himself.

Romans 2:8-9

But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, and follow iniquity, shall come indignation and wrath,

1 Timothy 6:10

For covetousness is the root of all evil, which while some lusted after, they erred from the faith, and tangled themselves with many sorrows.

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