New English Translation
Psalms 33:18
18Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness
Psalms 33:18 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
- New International Version (NIV)But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy,
Context of Psalms 33:18
16No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might. 17A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver. Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness 19by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine. 20We wait for the Lord; he is our deliverer and shield.
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הִנֵּ֤ה עֵ֣ין יְ֭הוָה אֶל־יְרֵאָ֑יו לַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 33:18
- Psalms 34:15The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
- Psalms 147:11The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
- Job 36:7He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.
- 1 Peter 3:12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil.
- Psalms 13:5But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!
- Psalms 52:8But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God’s loyal love.
- Romans 4:4Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.
- Hebrews 6:18so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.
Commentaries on Psalms 33:18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18Behold, the eye of the Lord - Though all the above are unavailing, yet here is one thing that can never fail; "the eye of the Lord" - the watchful providence of the Most High, "is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy."Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him - He watches over them, and “he” guards them from danger. His eye is, in fact, upon all men; but it is directed with special attention to those who fear him and trust in him. Their security is in the fact that the eye of God is upon them; that he knows their wants; that he sees their dangers; that he has ample ability to deliver and save them. Upon them that hope in his mercy - Upon the pious; upon…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-22Verses 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 are to give to him the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18God watches over all who live by his counsel (Psalm 32:8). He protects, rescues, and stays close to them (Psalm 34:15–22).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1912-19. 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.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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