Psalms 33:5 bbe — His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

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"His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord."

— Psalms 33:5, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 33:5 in Other Translations

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ASV
“He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah. ”
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DRB
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me; and he delivered me from all my troubles.”
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Psalms 33 — Context

Give praise to the Lord on the corded instrument; make melody to him with instruments of music.

Make a new song to him; playing expertly with a loud noise.

For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his works are certain.

His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the army of heaven by the breath of his mouth.

He makes the waters of the sea come together in a mass; he keeps the deep seas in store-houses.

Let the earth be full of the fear of the Lord; let all the people of the world be in holy fear of him.

Psalms 33:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 33:5 say?

Psalms 33:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.”

Where is Psalms 33:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 33:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, verse 5.

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 33:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 33:5 in?

Psalms 33:5 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 33:5?

Psalms 33:5 reads (BBE): “His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.” 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.

Psalms 33:5 bbe — His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

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