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Psalms 33:18-1953 kjv — Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from de…

King James Version

18

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

19

To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

20

Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.

21

For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

22

Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

— Psalms 33:18-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 33:18-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness; To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine. Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee. ”

  • WEB

    “Behold, Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness; to deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine. Our soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you. By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.”

  • NET

    “Look, the LORD takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine. We wait for the LORD; he is our deliverer and shield. For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name. May we experience your faithfulness, O LORD, for we wait for you.”

  • DRB

    “The just cried, and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit. Many are the afflictions of the just; but out of them all will the Lord deliver them. The Lord keepeth all their bones, not one of them shall be broken. The death of the wicked is very evil: and they that hate the just shall be guilty. The Lord will redeem the souls of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall offend. ”

  • BBE

    “See, the eye of the Lord is on those in whose hearts is the fear of him, on those whose hope is in his mercy; To keep their souls from death; and to keep them living in time of need. Our souls are waiting for the Lord; he is our help and our salvation. For in him our hearts have joy; in his holy name is our hope. Let your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we are waiting for you.”

  • KJVA

    “Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. ”

Psalms 33 — Context

15

He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.

16

There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

17

An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

18

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

19

To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

20

Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.

21

For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

22

Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

Psalms 33:18-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Psalms 33:18-1953 say?
Psalms 33:18-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. ”
Where is Psalms 33:18-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 33:18-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, verses 18–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 33:18-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 33:18-1953 in?
Psalms 33:18-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 33:18-1953?
Psalms 33:18-1953 reads (KJV): “Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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