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Psalms 33:18 kjv — Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

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

— Psalms 33:18, King James Version

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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.

Psalms 33:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 33:18 say?
Psalms 33:18 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;”
Where is Psalms 33:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 33:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, verse 18.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 33:18 in?
Psalms 33:18 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?
Psalms 33:18 reads (KJV): “Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;” 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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