Psalm 33:5
New International Version
The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.

New Living Translation
He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth.

English Standard Version
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.

King James Bible
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

New King James Version
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

NASB 1995
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.

NASB 1977
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the LORD’s unfailing love.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the LORD’s unfailing love.

American Standard Version
He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
He loves justice and fairness, and he is kind to everyone everywhere on earth.

English Revised Version
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD loves righteousness and justice. His mercy fills the earth.

Good News Translation
The LORD loves what is righteous and just; his constant love fills the earth.

International Standard Version
He loves righteousness and justice; the world is filled with the gracious love of the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.

NET Bible
The LORD promotes equity and justice; the LORD's faithfulness extends throughout the earth.

New Heart English Bible
He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

World English Bible
He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Loving righteousness and judgment, "" The earth is full of the kindness of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Loving righteousness and judgment, Of the kindness of Jehovah is the earth full.

Smith's Literal Translation
He loved justice and judgment: the earth was filled with the mercy of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He loves mercy and judgment. The earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

New American Bible
He loves justice and right. The earth is full of the mercy of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He loves righteousness and judgment; the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He loves righteousness and judgment; the grace of LORD JEHOVAH fills the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He loveth righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He loves mercy and judgment; the earth is full the mercy of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise to the Creator
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. 6By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.…

Cross References
Psalm 36:5-7
Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds. / Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast. / How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

Psalm 119:64
The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.

Psalm 145:9
The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.

Isaiah 61:8
For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.

Jeremiah 9:24
But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Exodus 34:6-7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

1 John 4:8-10
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. / This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Romans 5:8
But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 2:4-5
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Titus 3:4-5
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, / He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

He loves righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

He

Psalm 11:7
For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Psalm 45:7
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Psalm 99:4
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

earth

Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Psalm 119:64
The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

Psalm 145:15,16
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season…

goodness.

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6. for his power
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He loves
The Hebrew word for "loves" is "אָהֵב" (aheb), which conveys a deep, abiding affection and commitment. In the context of this verse, it emphasizes God's unwavering passion for moral integrity and fairness. This love is not passive but active, driving the divine nature and actions. It is a reminder that God's love is not just an emotion but a guiding principle that shapes His interactions with creation.

righteousness
The term "righteousness" is derived from the Hebrew word "צֶדֶק" (tsedeq), which refers to the quality of being morally right or justifiable. In the biblical context, it often relates to living in accordance with God's standards and commands. Righteousness is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God's character and His expectations for humanity. It is a call for believers to align their lives with God's will, striving for holiness and integrity.

and justice
The Hebrew word for "justice" is "מִשְׁפָּט" (mishpat), which encompasses the idea of judgment, fairness, and the proper administration of law. Justice in the biblical sense is not merely about legal correctness but about ensuring that all people are treated equitably and with dignity. It reflects God's desire for a world where His creation is governed by fairness and truth, and it challenges believers to advocate for and practice justice in their own lives.

the earth is full
This phrase highlights the omnipresence of God's attributes throughout creation. The earth, in its vastness and diversity, is a testament to God's handiwork and His pervasive influence. It suggests that everywhere one looks, there is evidence of God's character and His active involvement in the world. This fullness is a source of comfort and assurance for believers, knowing that God's presence and attributes are not confined but are universally manifest.

of the loving devotion
The Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed) is often translated as "loving devotion" or "steadfast love." It is a rich term that encompasses mercy, kindness, and loyalty. Chesed is a covenantal love, reflecting God's enduring commitment to His people. It is a love that is not dependent on human actions but is rooted in God's nature. This loving devotion is a cornerstone of the relationship between God and His followers, offering hope and assurance of His unchanging faithfulness.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" in all capital letters is a translation of the Hebrew "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the personal name of God revealed to Moses. It signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with His people. The use of this name underscores the personal and relational aspect of God's character. It is a reminder that the attributes of righteousness, justice, and loving devotion are not abstract concepts but are embodied in the person of God, who is actively engaged with His creation.

Verse 5. - He loveth righteousness and judgment. "Righteousness" is the essential principle of justice; "judgment," the carrying out of the principle in act. God loves both - a further ground for praising him. The earth is full of the goodness (or, loving-kindness) of the Lord (comp. Psalm 119:64). The earth is full, not only of God's glory (Isaiah 6:3) and of his riches (Psalm 104:24), but also of his mercy, or loving-kindness (חסד) - a ground of thankfulness that all will acknowledge.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[The LORD] loves
אֹ֭הֵב (’ō·hêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f

righteousness
צְדָקָ֣ה (ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

and justice;
וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט (ū·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

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

is full of
מָלְאָ֥ה (mā·lə·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

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

loving devotion.
חֶ֥סֶד (ḥe·seḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty


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