Psalms 32:11

"Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD."

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts the fates of the wicked and those who trust in the Lord. The wicked endure many sorrows, reflecting the consequences of their actions, while those who place their faith in the Lord are enveloped by his loving kindness, experiencing his protection and support.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Be glad in the Lord -Rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice that there is a God; rejoice that he is such as he is; rejoice in his favor; find your joy - your supreme joy - in him. ComparePhilippians 3:1, note;Philippians 4:4, note. Ye righteous -You who are willing to go to him and confess your sins; you who are willing to serve and obey him. See the notes atPsalms 32:6. The meaning is, that those who are disposed to confess their sins, and are willing to submit to him without being compelled by force, as the horse and the mule are, will find occasion for rejoicing. They will find a God who is worthy of their love, and they will find true happiness in him.

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