Psalm 33:14

Praise to the Creator · Psalm 33:1–22
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Translations

Modern
From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.
Traditional
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Literal
From the fixed place of His sitting, He gazes toward all those dwelling on the earth.
Latin
De præparato habitaculo suo respexit super omnes qui habitant terram:

Original

Hebrew
English
From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.

Notes

From the heavens, the Lord searches out and cares for anyone who fears him (see Psalm 14:2–3).

This hymn of creation (see also Psalms 8, 19, 104, 145) might be a continuation of Psalm 32. It urges readers to praise God (Psalm 33:1–3), to recognize the power of his word in creation (33:4–7), and to respect the Creator (33:8–11). It gives hope to forgiven sinners (Psalm 32) that they can live a new life in the fear of the Lord and under divine protection.

Theme notes and profiles

The Creator-King

Parallels

Psalm 148:1–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Knowledge of Man: Equality of