Psalms 33:18
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on them that fear him, on them that hope in his mercy;
American King James Version (AKJV)
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on them that fear him, on them that hope in his mercy;
American Standard Version (ASV)
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
See, the eye of the Lord is on those in whose hearts is the fear of him, on those whose hope is in his mercy;
Webster's Revision
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;
English Revised Version (ERV)
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Clarke's Psalms 33:18 Bible Commentary
Behold, the eye of the Lord - Though all the above are unavailing, yet here is one thing that can never fail; "the eye of the Lord" - the watchful providence of the Most High, "is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy."
Barnes's Psalms 33:18 Bible Commentary
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 beautiful one. It describes the true state of a pious heart; it in fact characterizes the whole of religion, for we imply all that there is in religion on earth when we say of a man, that - conscious of his weakness and sinfulness - "he hopes in the mercy of God."
Wesley's Psalms 33:18 Bible Commentary
33:18 The eye - Whosoever therefore would have safety, must expect it only from the watchful eye, and almighty hand of God. That fear - These are the chief objects of his care and favour. Hope - That place their hope and trust, and happiness, not in any creature, but only in God, and in his mercy and blessings.