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Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, But he who trusts in Yahweh, lovingkindness shall surround him.
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Two Paths, Two Destinies
Commentators emphasize that this verse presents a stark choice between two life paths. The path of the 'wicked'—defined as those who resist God and lack faith—inevitably leads to 'many sorrows.' In contrast, the path of trusting in the Lord leads to being completely surrounded and protected by His mercy. As several scholars note, there are ultimately only these two categories of people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked - The meaning here is, probably, that those who will not submit themselves to God in the manner…
19th Century
Baptist
But he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that…
16th Century
Protestant
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked. Plainly, he declares here what will be the condition of the rebellious and stiff-necked. He mentioned…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Many sorrows [shall be] to the wicked Who will not be instructed and reformed, but are like the horse and mule, with…
God teaches by His word and guides with the secret intimations of His will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution i…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here begins the fourth set of ten psalms from the first fifty.
Just as the first ten contained psalms about the persecution by Absa…
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