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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:1-22 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely [or beautiful] for the upright ( Psalms 33:1 ).Now, this is something that you might not be able to do as you read it.Praise the LORD with a harp: sing unto him with a psaltery ( Psalms 33:2 )Another instrument in those days.and an instrument of ten strings ( Psalms 33:2 ).Actually, David was quite a musician. These were all written to be sung. And he invented many instruments. David was actually an inventor of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:2 . The psaltery, a little harp of sweet sound, and very generally used in unison with the voice. Psalms 33:6 . By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, as in Genesis 1:0. By the Word the christian fathers, Basil and Theodoret, understand Christ, the uncreated Word. This ever-living Word, as in all the Jewish Targums, is the glorious Person who inspired the prophets, reproved kings, and expostulated with Jonah: the Word of the Lord, made flesh for man. By the breath, ... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:1-22Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.The spirit of rejoicing: life adjusted to the will of God“Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.” It is the vital condition of all spiritual rejoicing that we are right with God. Our life must be adjusted to His will, and the adjustment must be made on every side. If our communion with the Lord is only partial, we shall not reach the condition in which joy becomes inevitable. I remember that some time ago an electric bell apparatus in my home got... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 33:18-20

Psalms 33:18-20Behold! the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy.The eye of the Lord“Behold!” It is a marked word in Scripture! Isaiah typifying the Christ that was to come, opens the glorious secret thus--“Behold My servant, whom I uphold; Mine Elect, in whom My soul delighteth: I will put My spirit upon Him; He shall bring forth judgment unto the Gentiles.” And, when that despicable creature Pilate brought forth the glorious, the insulted, and the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 33:18

Psa 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD [is] upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; Ver. 18. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on them that fear him ] He looketh upon such with singular delight; not without sweet intimations of his singular kindness and care of their good. Upon them that hope in his mercy ] Here we have a description of that true Church which God will never forsake; sc. It is a company of such as truly serve God, and boast not of their merits; but, possessing... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 33:18

the eye: Psalms 34:15-Proverbs :, Psalms 147:11, Job 36:7, 1 Peter 3:12 hope: Psalms 13:5, Psalms 52:8, Romans 4:4-Ruth :, Hebrews 6:18 Reciprocal: Genesis 7:1 - thee Deuteronomy 11:12 - the eyes Judges 18:6 - before Ezra 5:5 - But the eye Ezra 8:22 - The hand Psalms 11:7 - his Psalms 32:8 - I will guide Psalms 58:11 - verily he Psalms 115:11 - General Psalms 132:15 - I will satisfy Proverbs 19:23 - fear Proverbs 21:31 - horse Isaiah 33:16 - bread Jeremiah 37:21 - and that Jeremiah 39:18 -... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 33:18

Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;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. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:18-19

18, 19. If no enlargement or concentration of human forces can be trusted for victory and safety, yet there is one resource unfailing the God of hosts, the God of battles, Jehovah, the covenant God. The eye of the Lord Denoting his perfect knowledge and personal care of those who trust him. Death… famine The connexion would suggest “death,” here, as the effect of war, and this, with “famine,” have been the dreaded scourges of the nations in all ages. read more

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