Psalm 33:18
New International Version
But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

New Living Translation
But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.

English Standard Version
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,

Berean Standard Bible
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

King James Bible
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

New King James Version
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy,

New American Standard Bible
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His faithfulness,

NASB 1995
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,

NASB 1977
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, the eye of Yahweh is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His lovingkindness,

Amplified Bible
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness,

Christian Standard Bible
But look, the LORD keeps his eye on those who fear him — those who depend on his faithful love

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him— those who depend on His faithful love

American Standard Version
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;

Contemporary English Version
But the LORD watches over all who honor him and trust his kindness.

English Revised Version
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD's eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy

Good News Translation
The LORD watches over those who obey him, those who trust in his constant love.

International Standard Version
Indeed, the LORD watches those who fear him; those who trust in his gracious love

Majority Standard Bible
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

NET Bible
Look, the LORD takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

New Heart English Bible
Look, the LORD's eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness;

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

World English Bible
Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, the eye of YHWH [is] to those fearing Him, "" To those waiting for His kindness,

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, the eye of Jehovah is to those fearing Him, To those waiting for His kindness,

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, the eye of Jehovah upon those fearing him, upon those hoping for his mercy;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him: and on them that hope in his mercy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him and on those who hope in his mercy,

New American Bible
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear him, upon those who count on his mercy,

New Revised Standard Version
Truly the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon the righteous, upon them that hope in his mercy

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The eyes of LORD JEHOVAH are upon the righteous who expect his kindness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, the eye of the LORD is toward them that fear Him, Toward them that wait for His mercy;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him, those that hope in his mercy;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise to the Creator
17A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. 18Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion 19to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.…

Cross References
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

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 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

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

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 36:7
He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.

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.

Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

Psalm 121:3-4
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Matthew 10:29-31
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. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 12:6-7
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

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.

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 25:12-14
Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. / His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. / The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, the eye of the LORD is on them that fear him, on them that hope in his mercy;

the eye

Psalm 34:15-20
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry…

Psalm 147:11
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Job 36:7
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.

hope

Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 52:8
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.

Romans 4:4-8
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt…

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1. God is to be praised for his goodness
6. for his power
12. and for his providence
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Behold
The word "Behold" is a call to attention, urging the reader to pause and consider the significance of what follows. In Hebrew, the word is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), often used to draw attention to something important or to introduce a divine revelation. It serves as a reminder that what is being presented is of great importance and worthy of contemplation.

the eyes of the LORD
This phrase signifies God's omniscience and His attentive care over His creation. In Hebrew, "עֵינֵי יְהוָה" (einey Yahweh) conveys the idea of God's watchful presence. The anthropomorphic imagery of God's "eyes" suggests His intimate involvement and personal concern for His people. It reassures believers that they are never out of His sight or care.

are on those who fear Him
The phrase "those who fear Him" refers to individuals who hold a deep reverence and respect for God. The Hebrew word for "fear" is "יָרֵא" (yare), which encompasses awe, reverence, and a recognition of God's majesty and authority. This fear is not about terror but about a profound respect that leads to obedience and worship. It highlights the relationship between God and His faithful followers, emphasizing that God is particularly attentive to those who honor Him.

on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
The word "hope" in Hebrew is "יָחַל" (yachal), which implies waiting with expectation and trust. It is a confident anticipation of God's faithfulness and promises. "Loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), a rich term that encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and covenantal faithfulness. This phrase underscores the assurance that those who place their trust in God's unwavering love will experience His care and provision. It is a call to rely on God's character and His promises, knowing that His love is enduring and reliable.

Verse 18. - Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him; upon them that hope in his mercy. The eye of the Lord is in a certain sense upon all (vers. 13, 14), but it rests especially upon the righteous. He notes how all men act, but carefully watches over the safety and prosperity of his faithful ones

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the eyes
עֵ֣ין (‘ên)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

are on
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

those who fear Him,
יְרֵאָ֑יו (yə·rê·’āw)
Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

on those whose hope
לַֽמְיַחֲלִ֥ים (lam·ya·ḥă·lîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope

is in His loving devotion
לְחַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (lə·ḥas·dōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty


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