New American Standard Bible 1995
Psalms 33:4
Psalms 33:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
- New International Version (NIV)For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth.
Context of Psalms 33:4
2Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings. 3Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy. For the word of the Lord is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness. 5He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord. 6By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.
Read all of Psalms 33Psalms 33:4 word by word
כִּֽי־יָשָׁ֥ר דְּבַר־יְהוָ֑ה וְכָל־מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗הוּ בֶּאֱמוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 33:4
- Psalms 12:6The words of the Lord are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.
- Psalms 19:8The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
- Psalms 119:75I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- Micah 2:7Is it being said, O house of Jacob: ‘Is the Spirit of the Lord impatient? Are these His doings?’ Do not My words do good To the one walking uprightly?
- Romans 7:12So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
- Psalms 25:10All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
- Psalms 36:5Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
- Psalms 85:10Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
- Psalms 96:13Before the Lord, for He is coming, For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness And the peoples in His faithfulness.
- Genesis 24:27He said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me, the Lord has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”
- Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He.
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.”
- John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
- Romans 15:8For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers,
Commentaries on Psalms 33:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4The word of the Lord is right - He is infinitely wise, and can make no mistakes; and all his works are done in truth. All the words, laws, promises, and threatenings of God are perfectly true and just. The dispensations of his providence and mercy are equally so. When he rewards or punishes, it is according to truth and justice.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4For the word of the Lord is right - The command; the law; the promise of God. Whatever he “says” is right; or, is true. It is worthy of universal belief; and should, therefore, be a reason for praise. The fact that God says a thing is the highest proof that it is true. And all his works are done in truth - Or rather, “in faithfulness.” That is, All that he does is executed faithfully. He does all that he promises, and all that he does is such as to claim…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-7God's word shows his character and power.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-94-9. Reasons for praise: first, God's truth, faithfulness, and mercy, generally; then, His creative power which all must honor.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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