Psalm 33:14
New International Version
from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—

New Living Translation
From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.

English Standard Version
from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,

Berean Standard Bible
From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.

King James Bible
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

New King James Version
From the place of His dwelling He looks On all the inhabitants of the earth;

New American Standard Bible
From His dwelling place He looks out On all the inhabitants of the earth,

NASB 1995
From His dwelling place He looks out On all the inhabitants of the earth,

NASB 1977
From His dwelling place He looks out On all the inhabitants of the earth,

Legacy Standard Bible
From the place of His habitation He gazes On all the inhabitants of the earth,

Amplified Bible
From His dwelling place He looks closely Upon all the inhabitants of the earth—

Christian Standard Bible
He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth from his dwelling place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth from His dwelling place.

American Standard Version
From the place of his habitation he looketh forth Upon all the inhabitants of the earth,

Contemporary English Version
from his throne in heaven, and he watches us all.

English Revised Version
From the place of his habitation he looketh forth upon all the inhabitants of the earth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From the place where he sits enthroned, he looks down upon all who live on earth.

Good News Translation
From where he rules, he looks down on all who live on earth.

International Standard Version
From his dwelling place, he looks down on all the inhabitants of the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.

NET Bible
From the place where he lives he looks carefully at all the earth's inhabitants.

New Heart English Bible
From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,

Webster's Bible Translation
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

World English Bible
From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From the fixed place of His dwelling, "" He looked to all inhabitants of the earth;

Young's Literal Translation
From the fixed place of His dwelling, He looked unto all inhabitants of the earth;

Smith's Literal Translation
From his prepared dwelling he viewed all dwelling in the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From his habitation which he hath prepared, he hath looked upon all that dwell on the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From his well-prepared dwelling place, he has gazed upon all who dwell on the earth.

New American Bible
From his dwelling place he surveys all who dwell on earth.

New Revised Standard Version
From where he sits enthroned he watches all the inhabitants of the earth—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From his throne he looks upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from his seat he sees all the inhabitants of the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
From the place of His habitation He looketh intently Upon all the inhabitants of the earth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He looks from his prepared habitation on all the dwellers on the earth;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise to the Creator
13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. 14From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. 15He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works.…

Cross References
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

Hebrews 4:13
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.

2 Chronicles 16:9
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.”

Job 28:24
For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.

Jeremiah 23:24
“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.

Psalm 11:4
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.

Isaiah 40:22
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.

Job 34:21
For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step.

Psalm 139:2
You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.

Matthew 10:29-30
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.

Acts 17:27-28
God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. / ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’

1 Peter 3:12
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.”

Psalm 102:19
For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth

Isaiah 66:1-2
This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.


Treasury of Scripture

From the place of his habitation he looks on all the inhabitants of the earth.

Psalm 123:1
A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

1 Kings 8:27,30
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded? …

Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

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Psalm 33
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6. for his power
12. and for his providence
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From His dwelling place
This phrase suggests a divine vantage point, emphasizing God's omnipresence and omniscience. The Hebrew word for "dwelling place" is "מְכוֹן" (mekon), which can also mean a fixed or established place. This implies stability and sovereignty, reminding us that God is not transient or changeable. His dwelling is not just a physical location but a position of authority and oversight. Historically, this reflects the ancient understanding of God residing in the heavens, a place of ultimate power and purity, from which He governs the universe.

He gazes
The Hebrew verb "נָבַט" (nabat) is used here, meaning to look intently or to regard with attention. This is not a casual glance but a deep, penetrating observation. It conveys the idea that God is actively involved in His creation, watching over it with care and concern. This challenges the deistic view that God is distant and uninvolved, affirming instead that He is intimately aware of the happenings on earth. Theologically, this speaks to God's personal nature and His desire to be engaged with humanity.

on all who inhabit the earth
The inclusivity of "all" underscores the universality of God's gaze. No one is beyond His sight or concern, reflecting the biblical theme of God's impartiality and justice. The Hebrew word for "inhabit" is "יֹשְׁבֵי" (yoshev), which implies dwelling or residing. This suggests that God's attention is not limited to a select group but extends to every individual, regardless of status or location. Historically, this would have been a comforting assurance to the Israelites, who often felt isolated or threatened by surrounding nations. It reassures believers today that God's watchful eye is upon them, providing protection and guidance.

Verse 14. - From the place of his habitation (i.e. heaven) he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. A repetition of the thought expressed in ver. 13 for the sake of emphasis.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From His dwelling
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

place
מִֽמְּכוֹן־ (mim·mə·ḵō·wn-)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4349: A fixture, a basis, a place, as an abode

He gazes
הִשְׁגִּ֑יחַ (hiš·gî·aḥ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7688: To peep, glance sharply at

on
אֶ֖ל (’el)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who inhabit
שִׁבְתּ֥וֹ (šiḇ·tōw)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

the earth.
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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