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he is faithful in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD <i>is</i> right; and all his works <i>are done</i> in truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD <i>is</i> right, And all His work <i>is done</i> in truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right, And all His work is <i>done</i> in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright; And all His work is <i>done</i> in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the word of Yahweh is upright, And all His work is <i>done</i> in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right; And all His work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right, and all his work is trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right, and all His work is trustworthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is truthful; he can be trusted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right; and all his work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The word of the LORD is correct, and everything he does is trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are true, and all his works are dependable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright; and all his works are done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD's decrees are just, and everything he does is fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right. All his work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Yahweh’s word is right. All his work is done in faithfulness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For the word of YHWH [is] upright, "" And all His work [is] in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For upright is the word of Jehovah, And all His work is in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For straight the word of Jehovah, and all his work in faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:4>For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his works are in faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD’s word is upright; all his works are trustworthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the answer of LORD JEHOVAH is upright and all his works are in faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the word of the LORD is upright; And all His work is done in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-4.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=3504" 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">3</span>Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</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/3477.htm" title="3477: yā·šār (Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">is upright,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">His work</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: be·’ĕ·mū·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">is trustworthy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.…<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="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a></span><br />but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a></span><br />And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a></span><br />For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a></span><br />I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a></span><br />in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a></span><br />Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.</p><p class="hdg">the word</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></b></br> The words of the LORD <i>are</i> pure words: <i>as</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8</a></b></br> The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-75.htm">Psalm 119:75,128</a></b></br> I know, O LORD, that thy judgments <i>are</i> right, and <i>that</i> thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me… </p><p class="hdg">all his</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Psalm 25:10</a></b></br> All the paths of the LORD <i>are</i> mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5,6</a></b></br> Thy mercy, O LORD, <i>is</i> in the heavens; <i>and</i> thy faithfulness <i>reacheth</i> unto the clouds… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10,11</a></b></br> Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed <i>each other</i>… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/psalms/30-9.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/psalms/28-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/psalms/28-5.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/35-23.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Word</a> <a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Work</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Works</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'; 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In biblical context, "word" often refers to God's commands, promises, and revelations. The Hebrew term for "upright" suggests righteousness and justice, indicating that God's word is inherently good and just. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a>, which states that the law of the Lord is perfect. Historically, the Israelites viewed God's word as a guiding principle for life, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a>, where they are instructed to keep God's words in their hearts and teach them diligently. The uprightness of God's word is also a reflection of His character, as seen in <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>, which declares that God does not lie or change His mind.<p><b>and all His work is trustworthy</b><br>This phrase highlights the faithfulness and dependability of God's actions. The term "work" encompasses God's creation, providence, and acts of salvation. In <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, God's creative work is described as "good," underscoring its trustworthiness. The historical context of Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the subsequent journey to the Promised Land serves as a testament to God's trustworthy works, as recounted in Exodus and Deuteronomy. Culturally, the Israelites were surrounded by nations with capricious deities, making the trustworthiness of Yahweh's works a distinctive feature of their faith. This trustworthiness is echoed in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, which speaks of God's mercies being new every morning. Theologically, this phrase can be seen as a type of Christ, whose works on earth were trustworthy and fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>, where Jesus states He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets.<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/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Psalm 33</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses trust and reverence for God's word and works.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Psalms were originally given, serving as a context for understanding God's faithfulness and righteousness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>The backdrop of God's trustworthy works, as the Psalm reflects on His creation and governance of the world.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to God's spoken and written revelation, which is characterized by truth and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reliability_of_god's_word.htm">The Reliability of God's Word</a></b><br>God's word is described as "upright," meaning it is morally correct and reliable. Believers can trust in the Scriptures as a foundation for their faith and life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_trustworthiness_of_god's_works.htm">The Trustworthiness of God's Works</a></b><br>All of God's actions are trustworthy, reflecting His perfect character. This assurance encourages believers to rely on God's providence and guidance in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_in_daily_life.htm">The Importance of Scripture in Daily Life</a></b><br>Engaging with God's word regularly helps believers align their lives with His truth and righteousness, leading to spiritual growth and maturity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_creation_and_redemption.htm">God's Faithfulness in Creation and Redemption</a></b><br>The consistency of God's word and works in creation and redemption history assures believers of His ongoing faithfulness and involvement in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_response_to_god's_word.htm">Living in Response to God's Word</a></b><br>Believers are called to respond to the truth of God's word with obedience and trust, allowing it to shape their thoughts, actions, and relationships.<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_'ruach'_mean.htm">What does 'ruach' mean?</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/what's_the_asv_bible.htm">What is the American Standard Version Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_csb_bible.htm">What is the Christian Standard Bible (CSB)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Right.</span>--The first inspiring cause of praise for a faithful Israelite is the righteousness of the God of the Covenant. But the pregnant expression, "word of Jehovah," naturally leads him on from the thought of its <span class= "ital">truth </span>to the thought of its <span class= "ital">power, </span>and in <a href="/context/psalms/33-6.htm" title="By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.">Psalm 33:6-7</a> we have praise of the creative act of the Almighty.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - The psalmist proceeds to give reasons why God is to be praised, and puts in the forefront this reason: For the word of the lord is right; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the revealed will of God is exactly in accord with the eternal rule of right. We cannot imagine it otherwise, for God would contradict his own nature, if he ordained by a positive law anything contrary to that rule. But still we maybe thankful that there is no such contradiction - that "the Law is holy, just, and good" (<a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Romans 7:12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And all his works are done in truth</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7, 8</a>, "The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and equity"). All God's working (<span class="hebrew">מעשׂה</span>), all his dealings with his creatures have truth and equity and faithfulness for their basis. He can be thoroughly trusted. This is a second and very strong ground for thanksgiving. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-4.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבַר־</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of 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">is upright,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשָׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">His work</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·śê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is trustworthy.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּאֱמוּנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(be·’ĕ·mū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-4.htm">Psalm 33:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:4 For the word of Yahweh is right (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:5" /></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>