Psalms 33:4
Psalms 33:4 in Multiple Translations
For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work is done in faithfulness.
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his works are certain.
For the word of the Lord is true, and he is trustworthy in everything he does.
For the word of the Lord is righteous, and all his workes are faithfull.
For upright [is] the word of Jehovah, And all His work [is] in faithfulness.
For the LORD’s word is right. All his work is done in faithfulness.
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
O magnify the Lord with me; and let us extol his name together.
Yahweh always does what he says that he will do; we can trust that everything that he does is right.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:4
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Psalms 33:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
יָשָׁ֥ר
דְּבַר
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/כָל
מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗/הוּ
בֶּ/אֱמוּנָֽה
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יָשָׁ֥ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗/הוּ
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms | Suff
בֶּ/אֱמוּנָֽה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:4
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יָשָׁ֥ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗/הוּ
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
בֶּ/אֱמוּנָֽה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 33:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
- Sermons on Psalms 33:4
Context — Praise to the Creator
2Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.
3Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 12:6 | The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold. |
| 2 | Titus 1:2 | in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:75 | I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. |
| 5 | Daniel 4:37 | Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
| 6 | Psalms 19:8 | The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:128 | Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 8 | Psalms 36:5–6 | 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. |
| 9 | Proverbs 30:5 | Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. |
| 10 | John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. |
Psalms 33:4 Summary
This verse tells us that God's word is always true and right, and everything He does is good and can be trusted. We can have confidence in God's plans for our lives because He is a faithful God, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9. Just like Psalm 18:30 says, God's ways are perfect, and we can trust Him to do what is best for us. By trusting in God's word and work, we can have peace and hope for our future, knowing that He loves us and wants what is best for us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the word of the LORD is upright?
The word of the LORD being upright means that it is truthful, just, and without error, as seen in Psalm 119:160, which says that God's word is truth from the beginning, and in Proverbs 30:5, which states that every word of God is pure.
How can we trust that all of God's work is trustworthy?
We can trust God's work because He is a faithful God, as stated in Deuteronomy 7:9, and His ways are perfect, as seen in Psalm 18:30, which gives us confidence in His character and actions.
What is the significance of the word 'trustworthy' in this verse?
The word 'trustworthy' emphasizes that God's work is reliable and can be depended on, much like Psalm 37:3-4 encourages us to trust in the LORD and do good, and He will establish our plans, showing His faithfulness to those who trust Him.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that we can trust God's promises and plans for our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, which says that God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us, giving us a future and a hope, and in Romans 8:28, which states that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Reflection Questions
- How does knowing that God's word is upright and trustworthy impact my decision-making and faith?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to apply the truth that God's work is trustworthy?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's word and work in my relationships and interactions with others?
- How can I use this verse to encourage someone who is struggling with doubt or uncertainty about God's plans for their life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:4
For the word of the Lord [is] right,.... The revealed word of God: the law of God is right; its precepts are holy, just, and good; its sanction or penalty is righteous; it is impartial unto all; it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:4
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
All God’ s counsels and commands, either contained in the Scriptures, or given forth in his providence, for the government of the world, are wise, and just, and good, without deceit or defect: and all his works of providence agree with his word, and are no other than the accomplishment of his promises or threatenings, or other declarations of his mind and will in his word, although sometimes for a season they may seem contrary to it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
Psalms 33:4 For the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth.Ver. 4. For the word of the Lord is right] Every word of God is pure and precious, Proverbs 30:5; his commandment holy, and just, and good, Romans 7:12; but by word here we are to understand God’ s counsel and decree concerning the creation and government of the world, which is unquestionably right, and agreeable to sound reason, and therefore they are to blame that dislike his doings. If any evil befall them, the saints confess God’ s righteousness, and praise him, as Isaiah 12:1 Psalms 10:1, saith Kimchi here. And all his works are done in truth] Or, in faith; that is, in faithfulness, without deceit or fickleness. This is to be understood as the execution of God’ s decree, all is done well, and equitably.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
(4) Right.—The first inspiring cause of praise for a faithful Israelite is the righteousness of the God of the Covenant. But the pregnant expression, “word of Jehovah,” naturally leads him on from the thought of its truth to the thought of its power, and in Psalms 33:6-7 we have praise of the creative act of the Almighty.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
Verse 4. The word of the Lord is right] He is infinitely wise, and can make no mistakes; and all his works are done in truth. All the words, laws, promises, and threatenings of God are perfectly true and just. The dispensations of his providence and mercy are equally so. When he rewards or punishes, it is according to truth and justice.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:4
4–11. The grounds of praise.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:4
For the word of the Lord is right - The command; the law; the promise of God. Whatever he “says” is right; or, is true. It is worthy of universal belief; and should, therefore, be a reason for praise.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:4
4. Right—The principle of eternal moral fitness, of which there is no measurement but by the attributes of God, and the relations of things which he has established.
Sermons on Psalms 33:4
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The Sure Word of God - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of God's Word, highlighting the certainty that what God has spoken, He will bring to pass without fail. It delves into the importance of cho |
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Pilgrims Problems No. 11 Evolution by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher expresses gratitude for Jesus coming to earth and dying for humanity's sins. He also expresses anticipation for Jesus' second coming and the redemption |
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Show Us the Father by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and surrendering to God's works rather than relying solely on personal achievements. It challenges individuals to seek the work |
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Authority and God's Word - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon emphasizes the authority of Scripture, highlighting that all Scripture is inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. It discusses the importance of accepting the entire B |
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Authority and the Power of God's Word - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon emphasizes the authority of the Bible, highlighting that all Scripture is inspired by God through the Holy Spirit, making it profitable for doctrine, reproof, correctio |
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(Church Leadership) 9. a Disciplined Tongue by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in our lives as believers. He highlights the need to value and redeem our time, avoiding wasting it in daydreami |
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Psalm 12:6 by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of turning to the Bible in times of difficulty and opposition. He describes those who oppose the word of God as speaking prou |