Psalm 32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. This is most encouraging and consolatory. It refers to — 1. The supplies with which God will favour us. What is it but mercy that feeds, clothes, and provides for us according to our several necessities? We have no claim to any of these blessings on the ground of human merit. God does not feed us because we deserve this grace: it is His mercy compassing us about. 2. The compassionate regard which God exercises toward us. When we consider our manifest defects, our imperfections, our infirmities, what reason have we to fear that God should enter into judgment with us! 3. The defence with which God will surround His people. Our enemies may beset us on every side, but mercy shall compass us about: Job; Daniel. (R. Scott.) Parallel Verses KJV: Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.WEB: Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh. |
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