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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 meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him. read more.
He hath 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 floods, the brooks of honey and butter. That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
He hath 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 floods, the brooks of honey and butter. That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
{A Song of degrees.} They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Judgments » Different kinds of » Continued sorrows
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
For all this they sinned still, and believed not for 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 trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh 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 trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath 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 begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: 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 justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine 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 wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye 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 justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine 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 wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God. Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
But ye 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 ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not. Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: read more.
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
Trust » Leads to » Being compassed with mercy
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Trust in God » Special promises concerning
{A Song of degrees.} They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.