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Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are multiplied
Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God is not among us?
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue; Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth: Yet his food in his body is soured, it is the gall of asps within him. read more.
He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly. He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him. He shall not see the rivers, the brooks flowing with honey and butter. That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: from the proceeds of business he shall not rejoice.
He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly. He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him. He shall not see the rivers, the brooks flowing with honey and butter. That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: from the proceeds of business he shall not rejoice.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
[A song of ascents.] They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abides forever.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows them that trust in him.
Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
The fear of man brings a snare: but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for them that fear you; which you have wrought for them that trust in you before the sons of men!
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.
Judgments » Different kinds of » Continued sorrows
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
For all this they sinned still, and believed not despite his wondrous works. Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
Who has woe? who has sorrow? who has contentions? who has babbling? who has wounds without cause? who has redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he awakens morning by morning, he awakens my ear to hear as the learned. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned backward. I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked out the beard: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. read more.
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. He is near that justifies me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is my adversary? let him come near to me. Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall grow old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you that fears the LORD, that obeys the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely upon his God. Behold, all you that kindle a fire, that encircle yourselves with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that you have kindled. This shall you have of my hand; you shall lie down in sorrow.
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. He is near that justifies me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is my adversary? let him come near to me. Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall grow old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you that fears the LORD, that obeys the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely upon his God. Behold, all you that kindle a fire, that encircle yourselves with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that you have kindled. This shall you have of my hand; you shall lie down in sorrow.
But you are they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number. Therefore will I number you to the sword, and you shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not hear; but did evil before my eyes, and did choose that in which I delighted not. Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be ashamed: read more.
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
Trust » Leads to » Being compassed with mercy
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
Trust in God » Special promises concerning
[A song of ascents.] They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abides forever.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows them that trust in him.
Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
The fear of man brings a snare: but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for them that fear you; which you have wrought for them that trust in you before the sons of men!
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The LORD tests the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.
Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that does evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
All the strength of the wicked also will I cut off; but the strength of the righteous shall be exalted.
Then shall you return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves him not.
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The LORD tests the righteous: but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.
Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that does evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
All the strength of the wicked also will I cut off; but the strength of the righteous shall be exalted.
Then shall you return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves him not.