Parallel Verses

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.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

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 Do not be stubborn like a horse or mule. They need a bit and bridle in their mouth to restrain them, or they will not come near you. 10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
But he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him.
11 Be glad and find joy in Jehovah, you righteous people. Shout for joy all that are upright in heart.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:20

He who handles a matter wisely will find good. Trust in Jehovah and be happy.

Proverbs 13:21

Adversity pursues sinners. The righteous will be repaid with goodness.

Psalm 5:12

You bless the righteous man, O Jehovah. You surround him with favor as with a shield.

Psalm 16:4

Those who quickly pursue other gods multiply their sorrows. I will not pour out their sacrificial offerings of blood or use my lips to speak their names.

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that Jehovah is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 84:12

O Jehovah of Hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Psalm 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed (happy) are all who take refuge (put trust) in him.

Psalm 34:19-21

The righteous person has many troubles, but Jehovah rescues him from all of them.

Psalm 40:4

Blessed is the man who has made Jehovah his security. He has not turned to the proud, or to those who turn aside into falsehood.

Psalm 140:11

Do not let slanderers prosper on earth. Let evil hunt down violent people with one blow after another.

Psalm 146:5

How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in Jehovah his God!

Psalm 147:11

Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and he lives a long life, yet I know that it will be well with those who respect (reverence) God and worship him.

Isaiah 3:11

How horrible it will be for the wicked! Disaster will strike them. What they have done to others will be done to them.

Isaiah 12:2-3

Truly God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid. Jehovah... Jehovah is my strength and my song! He has become my salvation.

Isaiah 57:21

My God has said: There is no peace for the wicked.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed is the man who trusts in Jehovah, whose refuge and security (confidence and hope) is Jehovah.

Romans 2:8-9

Those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will receive wrath and indignation.

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some by longing for it have been led away from the faith. They have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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