The Sorrows of the Wicked
Psalm 32:10
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.


I. Was ARE THE WICKED? Describe the character of the ungodly —

1. By their dislike to God, and contempt of His authority.

2. By their practical violation of the Divine law.

3. By their hatred of the righteous.

4. By their unregenerate nature.

II. WHAT ARE THE SORROWS OF THE WICKED?

1. Disappointment (Ecclesiastes 2:4, 11, 26).

2. Remorse (Matthew 27:4, 5; Psalm 7:16).

3. Anticipation.

4. The sorrows of hell.

(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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