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Psalms 33

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVRejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
    WEBRejoice in Yahweh, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright.
  2. 2
    KJVPraise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
    WEBGive thanks to Yahweh with the lyre. Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings.
  3. 3
    KJVSing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
    WEBSing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a shout of joy!
  4. 4
    KJVFor the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
    WEBFor Yahweh’s word is right. All his work is done in faithfulness.
  5. 5
    KJVHe loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
    WEBHe loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of Yahweh.
  6. 6
    KJVBy the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
    WEBBy Yahweh’s word, the heavens were made: all their army by the breath of his mouth.
  7. 7
    KJVHe gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
    WEBHe gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap. He lays up the deeps in storehouses.
  8. 8
    KJVLet all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
    WEBLet all the earth fear Yahweh. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
  9. 9
    KJVFor he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
    WEBFor he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm.
  10. 10
    KJVThe LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
    WEBYahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.
  11. 11
    KJVThe counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
    WEBThe counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
  12. 12
    KJVBlessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
    WEBBlessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.
  13. 13
    KJVThe LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
    WEBYahweh looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.
  14. 14
    KJVFrom the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
    WEBFrom the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,
  15. 15
    KJVHe fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
    WEBhe who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works.
  16. 16
    KJVThere is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
    WEBThere is no king saved by the multitude of an army. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
  17. 17
    KJVAn horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
    WEBA horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power.
  18. 18
    KJVBehold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
    WEBBehold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness,
  19. 19
    KJVTo deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
    WEBto deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine.
  20. 20
    KJVOur soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
    WEBOur soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield.
  21. 21
    KJVFor our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
    WEBFor our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
  22. 22
    KJVLet thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
    WEBLet your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.