Psalms 33:18
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Psalms 33:18 in other translations
| BSB | Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion |
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| WEB | Behold, the LORD’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness, |
| ASV | Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness; |
| YLT | Lo, the eye of Jehovah is to those fearing Him, To those waiting for His kindness, |
| DARBY | Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his loving-kindness, |
| BBE | See, the eye of the Lord is on those in whose hearts is the fear of him, on those whose hope is in his mercy; |
| Webster | Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; |
What does Psalms 33:18 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:12-19
12-19. The inference from the foregoing in Psa 33:12 is illustrated by God's special providence, underlying which is His minute knowledge of all men.
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 33:12-22
All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature depend upon him, and are of no account, of no avail at all, without him. If we make God's favour sure towards us, then we need not fear whatever is against us. We…
Psalms 33:18 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 33:18
- 1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
- Psalms 147:11
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
- Job 36:7
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
- Psalms 34:15-20
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. …
- Hebrews 6:18
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
- Psalms 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
- Psalms 52:8
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
- Romans 4:4-8
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. …
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Psalms 33:17
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
- Psalms 33:18
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
- Psalms 33:19
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Psalms 33:18 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | He aquí, el ojo de Jehová sobre los que le temen, sobre los que esperan en su misericordia; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Voici, l’œil de l’ Éternel est sur ceux qui le craignent, sur ceux qui s’attendent à sa bonté, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Siehe, das Auge Jehovas ist gerichtet auf die, so ihn fürchten, auf die, welche auf seine Güte harren, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Clamaverunt justi, et Dominus exaudivit eos; et ex omnibus tribulationibus eorum liberavit eos. |