Translations
Modern
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
Traditional
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
Literal
Many are the pains of the wicked, and the one trusting in YHWH, loving devotion shall surround him.
Latin
Multa flagella peccatoris; sperantem autem in Domino misericordia circumdabit.
Original
Hebrew
English
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.
Notes
Difficulties common to all of life will come to the wicked, whereas the Lord promises to protect the godly with his care.
Theme notes and profiles
David Praise Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms
Parallels
Glossary
Confession David Mercy Music Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities of the Wicked are Multiplied Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Judgments: Different Kinds of Continued Sorrows Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Afflictions of the Wicked are Multiplied Trust: Leads to Being Compassed with Mercy Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People Wicked (People): Punishment of