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href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD <i>is</i> upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD <i>is</i> on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, the eye of Yahweh is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His lovingkindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion <i>and</i> lovingkindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But look, the LORD keeps his eye on those who fear him — those who depend on his faithful love<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him— those who depend on His faithful love <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the LORD watches over all who honor him and trust his kindness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD's eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD watches over those who obey him, those who trust in his constant love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, the LORD watches those who fear him; those who trust in his gracious love<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Look, the LORD takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, the LORD's eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of YHWH [is] to those fearing Him, "" To those waiting for His kindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, the eye of Jehovah is to those fearing Him, To those waiting for His kindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of Jehovah upon those fearing him, upon those hoping for his mercy;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him: and on them that hope in his mercy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:18>Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him and on those who hope in his mercy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear him, upon those who count on his mercy, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Truly the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon the righteous, upon them that hope in his mercy<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The eyes of LORD JEHOVAH are upon the righteous who expect his kindness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, the eye of the LORD is toward them that fear Him, Toward them that wait for His mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him, those that hope in his mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-18.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=3592" 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">17</span>A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ên (N-csc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the eyes</a> <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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">are on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yə·rê·’āw (Adj-mpc:: 3ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">those who fear Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: lam·ya·ḥă·lîm (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">on those whose hope</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: lə·ḥas·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">is in His loving devotion</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.…<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="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<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="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a></span><br />The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/36-7.htm">Job 36:7</a></span><br />He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.<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/32-8.htm">Psalm 32:8</a></span><br />I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Psalm 121:3-4</a></span><br />He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<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="/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/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></span><br />He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Psalm 25:12-14</a></span><br />Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. / His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. / The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, the eye of the LORD is on them that fear him, on them that hope in his mercy;</p><p class="hdg">the eye</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15-20</a></b></br> The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> upon the righteous, and his ears <i>are open</i> unto their cry… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a></b></br> The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-7.htm">Job 36:7</a></b></br> He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings <i>are they</i> on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.</p><p class="hdg">hope</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Psalm 13:5</a></b></br> But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Psalm 52:8</a></b></br> But I <i>am</i> like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-4.htm">Romans 4:4-8</a></b></br> Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/33-8.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/34-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/33-22.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Waiting</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>Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's attentive care and watchfulness over those who revere Him. The "eyes of the LORD" is a metaphor for His omniscience and omnipresence, indicating that nothing escapes His notice. In biblical context, fearing the Lord involves a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God, acknowledging His power and authority. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, which states that "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." Historically, the Israelites were called to fear God as part of their covenant relationship, which included obedience to His commandments. This fear is not about terror but about a profound respect that leads to trust and obedience.<p><b>on those whose hope is in His loving devotion</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the relationship between hope and God's steadfast love, often translated as "loving devotion" or "chesed" in Hebrew. This term encompasses God's covenantal faithfulness, mercy, and kindness. The hope mentioned here is not a wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on God's character and promises. Throughout the Old Testament, God's loving devotion is a recurring theme, as seen in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, which speaks of His mercies being new every morning. This hope is ultimately fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's loving devotion and offers eternal hope to believers. The connection between fear of the Lord and hope in His love underscores a balanced relationship with God, where reverence and trust coexist.<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 to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_him.htm">Those who fear Him</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_whose_hope_is_in_his_loving_devotion.htm">Those whose hope is in His loving devotion</a></b><br>Believers who trust in God's steadfast love and faithfulness, relying on His promises and care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_relationship.htm">Reverence and Relationship</a></b><br>Fearing the Lord is not about being afraid but having a deep respect and reverence for God, which leads to a closer relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_anchored_in_love.htm">Hope Anchored in Love</a></b><br>Our hope should be rooted in God's loving devotion, which is steadfast and unchanging. This hope provides stability and assurance in uncertain times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_watchful_care.htm">God's Watchful Care</a></b><br>The imagery of God's eyes being on us signifies His constant vigilance and care. We are never out of His sight or concern.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light_of_his_presence.htm">Living in the Light of His Presence</a></b><br>Knowing that God watches over us should influence our daily lives, encouraging us to live in a way that honors Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_his_promises.htm">Trust in His Promises</a></b><br>God's loving devotion is a promise we can rely on. Trusting in His promises brings peace and confidence, even when circumstances are challenging.<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_did_jesus_mean_by_'bring_a_sword'.htm">What does 'The eyes of the Lord' signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalms_foreshadow_jesus.htm">How do Psalms foreshadow Jesus Christ's life and mission?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_fearing_god_extend_lifespan.htm">Does fearing God extend lifespan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_eyes_of_the_lord'_mean.htm">What does "The eyes of the Lord" signify?</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 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Behold, the eye of the Lord</span> is <span class="cmt_word">upon them that fear him; upon them that hope in his mercy</span>. The eye of the Lord is in a certain sense upon all (vers. 13, 14), but it rests especially upon the righteous. He notes how all men act, but carefully watches over the safety and prosperity of his faithful ones <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-18.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">Surely</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(‘ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</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">are on</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who fear Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵאָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·’āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on those whose hope</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(lam·ya·ḥă·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wait, to be patient, hope</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is in His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:18 Behold Yahweh's eye is on those who (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:19" /></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>