Many sorrows [shall be] to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Ver. 10. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked] This is David's doctrine (his use followeth in the next verse), Many pains, or great smarts, are for the wicked, &c. And as Luther saith, Let him that can rightly distinguish between law and gospel give thanks to God, and know himself to be a good divine; so say I, let him that is firmly persuaded of this truth here delivered know himself to be a good proficient in Christ's school: for it is the principle of all holy learning.