Psalm 33:4
New International Version
For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.

New Living Translation
For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does.

English Standard Version
For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.

Berean Standard Bible
For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.

King James Bible
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

New King James Version
For the word of the LORD is right, And all His work is done in truth.

New American Standard Bible
For the word of the LORD is right, And all His work is done in faithfulness.

NASB 1995
For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.

NASB 1977
For the word of the LORD is upright; And all His work is done in faithfulness.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the word of Yahweh is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.

Amplified Bible
For the word of the LORD is right; And all His work is done in faithfulness.

Christian Standard Bible
For the word of the LORD is right, and all his work is trustworthy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the word of the LORD is right, and all His work is trustworthy.

American Standard Version
For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work is done in faithfulness.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is truthful; he can be trusted.

English Revised Version
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his work is done in faithfulness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The word of the LORD is correct, and everything he does is trustworthy.

Good News Translation
The words of the LORD are true, and all his works are dependable.

International Standard Version
For the word of the LORD is upright; and all his works are done in faithfulness.

Majority Standard Bible
For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.

NET Bible
For the LORD's decrees are just, and everything he does is fair.

New Heart English Bible
For the word of the LORD is right. All his work is done in faithfulness.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

World English Bible
For Yahweh’s word is right. All his work is done in faithfulness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the word of YHWH [is] upright, "" And all His work [is] in faithfulness.

Young's Literal Translation
For upright is the word of Jehovah, And all His work is in faithfulness.

Smith's Literal Translation
For straight the word of Jehovah, and all his work in faithfulness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his works are in faith.

New American Bible
For the LORD’s word is upright; all his works are trustworthy.

New Revised Standard Version
For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because the answer of LORD JEHOVAH is upright and all his works are in faithfulness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the word of the LORD is upright; And all His work is done in faithfulness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are faithful.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise to the Creator
3Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. 4For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy. 5The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.…

Cross References
John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.

1 Peter 1:25
but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 45:19
I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.

Titus 1:2
in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Psalm 119:89
Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.


Treasury of Scripture

For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

the word

Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Psalm 19:8
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalm 119:75,128
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me…

all his

Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

Psalm 36:5,6
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds…

Psalm 85:10,11
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other

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Psalm 33
1. God is to be praised for his goodness
6. for his power
12. and for his providence
20. Confidence is to be placed in God














For the word of the LORD is upright
The phrase "For the word of the LORD" refers to the divine communication and decrees of God, as revealed in the Scriptures. The Hebrew term for "word" is "dabar," which encompasses not only spoken words but also God's promises, commands, and actions. This highlights the authority and reliability of God's communication. The word "upright" is translated from the Hebrew "yashar," meaning straight, right, or just. This suggests that God's word is morally and ethically perfect, without deviation or error. Historically, the Israelites experienced the trustworthiness of God's word through His covenants and fulfilled promises, reinforcing their faith in His uprightness.

and all His work is trustworthy
The phrase "and all His work" encompasses the entirety of God's actions and creations. The Hebrew word for "work" is "ma'aseh," which refers to deeds, acts, or accomplishments. This indicates that everything God does is intentional and purposeful. The term "trustworthy" is derived from the Hebrew "emunah," meaning faithfulness or reliability. This assures believers that God's actions are consistent with His character and promises. Throughout history, God's faithfulness has been demonstrated in His creation, providence, and redemption, providing a foundation for trust and confidence in His ongoing work in the world.

(4) Right.--The first inspiring cause of praise for a faithful Israelite is the righteousness of the God of the Covenant. But the pregnant expression, "word of Jehovah," naturally leads him on from the thought of its truth to the thought of its power, and in Psalm 33:6-7 we have praise of the creative act of the Almighty.

Verse 4. - The psalmist proceeds to give reasons why God is to be praised, and puts in the forefront this reason: For the word of the lord is right; i.e. the revealed will of God is exactly in accord with the eternal rule of right. We cannot imagine it otherwise, for God would contradict his own nature, if he ordained by a positive law anything contrary to that rule. But still we maybe thankful that there is no such contradiction - that "the Law is holy, just, and good" (Romans 7:12). And all his works are done in truth (comp. Psalm 111:7, 8, "The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and equity"). All God's working (מעשׂה), all his dealings with his creatures have truth and equity and faithfulness for their basis. He can be thoroughly trusted. This is a second and very strong ground for thanksgiving.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

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

is upright,
יָשָׁ֥ר (yā·šār)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

His work
מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗הוּ (ma·‘ă·śê·hū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

is trustworthy.
בֶּאֱמוּנָֽה׃ (be·’ĕ·mū·nāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity


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