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Psalms 33:4
4For the word of Adonai is upright and all His work is done in faithfulness.
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
2Praise Adonai with the harp. Sing praises to Him with a ten string lyre. 3Sing to Him a new song! Play skillfully amid shouts of joy. For the word of Adonai is upright and all His work is done in faithfulness. 5He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the love of Adonai. 6By Adonai’s word were the heavens made, and all their host by the breath of His mouth.
Read all of Psalms 33Psalms 33:4 word by word
כִּֽי־יָשָׁ֥ר דְּבַר־יְהוָ֑ה וְכָל־מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗הוּ בֶּאֱמוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 33:4
- Psalms 12:6“Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the groaning of the needy, now will I arise,” says Adonai. “I will put him in the safe place— he pants for it.”
- Psalms 19:8The Torah of Adonai is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of Adonai is trustworthy, making the simple wise.
- Psalms 119:75I know, Adonai, Your judgments are just. In faithfulness You have afflicted me.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is purified. He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- Micah 2:7Is it said, “O house of Jacob, is the Ruach Adonai short of patience? Are these His deeds?” “Do not My words deal well with one who walks uprightly?”
- Romans 7:12So then, the Torah is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
- Psalms 25:10All Adonai’s ways are lovingkindness and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
- Psalms 36:5Even on his bed he plans sin. He puts himself on a path that is no good, never refusing evil.”
- Psalms 85:10Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, so that glory may dwell in our land.
- Psalms 96:13before Adonai, for He is coming! For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
- Genesis 24:27and he said, “Blessed be Adonai, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His loyalty and His truth toward my master. As for me, Adonai has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”
- Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock—blameless is His work. Indeed, all His ways are just. God of faithfulness without iniquity, righteous and upright is He.
- John 14:6Yeshua said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through Me.
- Romans 15:8For I declare that Messiah has become a servant to the circumcised for the sake of God’s truth, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs
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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