Psalm 33:18-19 NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:12-19

Further reasons for praising God are now assigned, the recitation of them being itself a sort of praise. 1 . God has Blessed especially one nation—the nation now called upon to praise him ( Psalms 33:12 ). 2 . His providence and care are extended over all mankind ( Psalms 33:13 , Psalms 33:14 ). 3 . His gracious influences are poured out on the hearts of all ( Psalms 33:15 ). 4 . He is the sole Protector and Deliverer of men from danger and death ( Psalms 33:16-19 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:12-22

What God's people possess in him. The call to praise God is supported by a setting forth of that which his people possess in him. The theme of this second part of the psalm is set forth in the twelfth verse, "Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah." I. BECAUSE GOD IS THE CREATOR HE HAS THE MOST PERFECT KNOWLEDGE . ( Psalms 33:13-15 .) He not only observes men's doings, but knows their hearts, as having created them. You cannot know a man perfectly from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:18

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 ( Psalms 33:13 , Psalms 33:14 ), 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 read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:19

To deliver their soul from death . The protection and deliverance, which a man's own strength cannot give, which no host, however numerous, can afford ( Psalms 33:16 ), which are not to be obtained from the largest chariot or cavalry force ( Psalms 33:17 ), can he and will be furnished freely by God, who alone keeps souls from death, and "delivers" those who are in peril. And to keep them alive in famine . Famine was a calamity from which Palestine often suffered (see Genesis 12:10 ;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:18

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him - He watches over them, and “he” guards them from danger. His eye is, in fact, upon all men; but it is directed with special attention to those who fear him and trust in him. Their security is in the fact that the eye of God is upon them; that he knows their wants; that he sees their dangers; that he has ample ability to deliver and save them.Upon them that hope in his mercy - Upon the pious; upon his friends. The expression is a very... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:19

To deliver their soul from death - To preserve their “lives,” - for so the word “soul” is to be understood here. The meaning is, to keep them alive. That is, God is their Protector; He guards and defends them when in danger.And to keep them alive in famine - In times of want. Compare Job 5:20. He can provide for them when the harvests fail. Famine was one of the evils to which the inhabitants of Palestine, and of Oriental countries generally, were particularly exposed, and it is often referred... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 33:18-19

Psalms 33:18-19. Behold the eye of the Lord, &c. Whosoever therefore would have safety must expect it only from the watchful eye and almighty hand of God. Is upon them that fear him These are the chief objects of his care and favour. Upon them that hope in his mercy That place their hope, and trust, and happiness, not in any creature, but only in God and in his mercy and blessings. To deliver their soul from death That is, their life, when he sees it to be expedient for them: for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:0 Rejoicing in GodIsrael’s musicians and singers are called to unite in joyous praise to God (1-3). He is worthy of people’s praise because of his faithfulness, seen in all his righteous works (4-5); because of his power, seen in creation and in his irresistible word (6-9); and because of his sovereign control, seen in the history of world events (10-12). God, being perfect in knowledge, sees the uselessness of all those achievements in which people put their trust (13-17).Above all,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 33:18

Behold. Figure of speech Asterism o s . App-6 . eye. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6 . Some codices, with Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "eyes" (plural) hope in = wait for. mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 33:19

deliver = rescue. their soul = them themselves. Hebrew. nephesh ( App-13 ), read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:12-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 33:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 33:18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 33:19

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