Keraia
Psalm 33

Psalm 33:18

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

Modern
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
Traditional
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Literal
Behold, the eye of YHWH is toward those who fear Him, to those waiting on His loving devotion,
Latin
Ecce oculi Domini super metuentes eum, et in eis qui sperant super misericordia ejus:

Original

Hebrew
English
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

Notes

Psalms 33:18

God watches over all who live by his counsel (Psalm 32:8). He protects, rescues, and stays close to them (Psalm 34:15–22).

Psalms 33:13–19

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

Psalms 33:1–22

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.

Parallels

Psalm 148:1–14

Glossary

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

Topics

Eye: Anthropomorphic Uses of Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Fear of God: Reverence God: Saviour God's Eyes Hope in the Mercy of God Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied