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he sees all the children of man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of mankind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks [down] from heaven; He sees all the sons of man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; he observes everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; He observes everyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks at the world <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven. He sees all of Adam's descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven and sees all of us humans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the LORD looks down from heaven, he observes every human being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD watches from heaven; he sees all people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks from heaven. He sees all the descendants of Adam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH has looked from the heavens, "" He has seen all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the heavens hath Jehovah looked, He hath seen all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah looked from the heavens; he saw all the sons of man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord hath looked from heaven: he hath beheld all the sons of men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:13>The Lord has looked down from heaven. He has seen all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From heaven the LORD looks down and observes the children of Adam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD looks from heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH looked out from Heaven and saw all the children of men<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord looks out of heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3563" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Praise to the Creator</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5027.htm" title="5027: hib·bîṭ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To look. A primitive root; to scan, i.e. Look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care.">looks down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: miš·šā·ma·yim (Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">from heaven;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">He sees</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: hā·’ā·ḏām (Art:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-24.htm">Job 28:24</a></span><br />For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-19.htm">Jeremiah 32:19</a></span><br />the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a></span><br />Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></span><br />The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Psalm 102:19</a></span><br />For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1-2</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24-28</a></span><br />The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. / From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Matthew 6:4</a></span><br />so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a></span><br />Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-6.htm">Luke 12:6-7</a></span><br />Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD looks from heaven; he beholds all the sons of men.</p><p class="hdg">looketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne <i>is</i> in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2</a></b></br> The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, <i>and</i> seek God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Psalm 102:19</a></b></br> For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;</p><p class="hdg">beholdeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Psalm 53:2</a></b></br> God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were <i>any</i> that did understand, that did seek God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/23-23.htm">Jeremiah 23:23,24</a></b></br> <i>Am</i> I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a></b></br> Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things <i>are</i> naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Beholdeth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/22-17.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/psalms/21-10.htm">Mankind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Beholdeth</a> <a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/33-14.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Mankind</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">God is to be praised for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">for his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">and for his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Confidence is to be placed in God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD looks down from heaven;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and omnipresence. In biblical context, heaven is often depicted as God's dwelling place, a realm of divine authority and purity. The imagery of God looking down suggests His sovereign oversight and care for creation. This aligns with passages like <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a>, which speaks of the eyes of the LORD ranging throughout the earth. Theologically, it underscores the belief in a God who is actively involved in the world, not distant or detached. This divine observation is not merely passive but implies a readiness to intervene according to His will.<p><b>He sees all the sons of men.</b><br>This phrase highlights God's comprehensive knowledge of humanity. "Sons of men" is a term that refers to all human beings, emphasizing the universality of God's gaze. It reflects the biblical theme of God's intimate knowledge of each person, as seen in <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God is described as knowing our thoughts and actions. Historically, this would have been a comforting assurance to the Israelites, who often faced threats from surrounding nations, knowing that God was aware of their plight. Culturally, it challenges the ancient Near Eastern view of capricious gods who were often indifferent to human affairs. In a prophetic sense, this anticipates the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ, who embodies God's intimate knowledge and love for humanity, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness. In this verse, He is depicted as the sovereign observer of humanity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The dwelling place of God, symbolizing His transcendence and authority over creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_men.htm">Sons of Men</a></b><br>A term referring to all humanity, highlighting the universal scope of God's observation and concern.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a></b><br>God sees everything, including our actions and thoughts. This should encourage us to live transparently and righteously, knowing that nothing is hidden from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_accountability.htm">Divine Accountability</a></b><br>Understanding that God observes all humanity should lead us to a life of integrity and accountability, as we are ultimately answerable to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/comfort_in_god's_watchfulness.htm">Comfort in God's Watchfulness</a></b><br>For believers, God's constant watchfulness is a source of comfort and assurance, knowing that He is aware of our struggles and needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_scope_of_god's_concern.htm">Universal Scope of God's Concern</a></b><br>God's observation of "all the sons of men" reminds us of His impartiality and universal love, encouraging us to reflect His love and justice in our interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'heaven_looks_down'_mean.htm">What does "heaven looks down on us" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_role_as_creator.htm">What does it mean for God to be Creator?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god_perceive_with_his_eyes.htm">What does God perceive with His eyes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_historical_figure_voltaire.htm">Who was the historical figure Voltaire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a>: 14:2; 102:19). God's having any care at all for man is a wondrous condescension, and so worthy of all praise; his having regard to all men - all the frail sons of weak and sinful Adam - is still more wonderful, still more deserving of eulogy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">looks down</span><br /><span class="heb">הִבִּ֣יט</span> <span class="translit">(hib·bîṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5027.htm">Strong's 5027: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scan, look intently at, to regard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from heaven;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭שָּׁמַיִם</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He sees</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֝אָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:13 Yahweh looks from heaven (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>