Psalms
“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.”
Psalms 32:10
Psalms 32:10 (KJV) speaks to trust, God's mercy, and faith trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 32:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 32:10 reads: "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about." The verse speaks to trust, God's mercy, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 32 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 32:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about." is Psalms 32:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 32.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 32:10?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 32:10 include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 112:7, and John 14:1. Reading them alongside Psalms 32:10 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Psalms 32:10?
Read Psalms 32:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.