Psalms 33:5
Psalms 33:5 in Multiple Translations
The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.
His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.
He loves all that is good and right; the earth is full of the Lord's trustworthy love.
He loueth righteousnesse and iudgement: the earth is full of the goodnesse of the Lord.
Loving righteousness and judgment, Of the kindness of Jehovah is the earth full.
He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD.
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
I sought the Lord, and he heard me; and he delivered me from all my troubles.
He loves everything that we do that is just and right. People all over the earth can know that Yahweh faithfully loves us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:5
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Psalms 33:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֹ֭הֵב
צְדָקָ֣ה
וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֑ט
חֶ֥סֶד
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
מָלְאָ֥ה
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
אֹ֭הֵב
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal
צְדָקָ֣ה
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fs
וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֑ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Conj | N-ms
חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מָלְאָ֥ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:5
אֹ֭הֵב
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
צְדָקָ֣ה
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fs
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֑ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Conj | N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
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.
מָלְאָ֥ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:5
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- Context
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- Psalms 33:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
- Sermons on Psalms 33:5
Context — Praise to the Creator
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. 7He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 11:7 | For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:64 | The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. |
| 3 | Psalms 104:24 | How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. |
| 4 | Matthew 5:45 | that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. |
| 5 | Psalms 45:7 | You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. |
| 6 | Acts 14:17 | Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” |
| 7 | Psalms 145:15–16 | The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. |
| 8 | Psalms 99:4 | The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. |
| 9 | Hebrews 1:9 | You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” |
| 10 | Revelation 15:3–4 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
Psalms 33:5 Summary
[This verse tells us that God loves what is right and fair, and He wants these qualities to be present everywhere. He shows His love through the beauty of creation, as seen in Psalms 19:1, and through His care for all people, as shown in Matthew 5:45. As we reflect on God's love for righteousness and justice, we can ask ourselves how we can treat others with fairness and kindness, and stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult, as encouraged in Leviticus 19:18 and Daniel 6:10-23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD loves righteousness and justice?
This means that God is deeply committed to what is right and fair, and He desires these qualities to be present in all aspects of life, as seen in Psalms 33:5 and supported by verses like Micah 6:8, which instructs us to do justice and love kindness.
How can we know that the earth is full of God's loving devotion?
We can see God's loving devotion in the beauty and wonder of creation, as described in Psalms 19:1, and in the way He cares for all people, as shown in Matthew 5:45, where it says that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good.
Does God's love for righteousness and justice mean that He hates those who are wicked?
While God does hate wickedness, as stated in Psalms 45:7, His love for righteousness and justice is not about condemning people, but about redeeming and restoring them, as seen in John 3:16, where God's love for the world is demonstrated through the gift of His Son.
How can I reflect God's love for righteousness and justice in my own life?
You can reflect God's love for righteousness and justice by treating others with fairness and kindness, as instructed in Leviticus 19:18, and by standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult, as seen in the example of Daniel in Daniel 6:10-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate God's love for righteousness and justice in my daily interactions with others?
- How can I balance the desire for justice with the need for mercy and compassion, as seen in Matthew 9:13?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and wisdom to do what is right and just, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- In what ways can I be an advocate for those who are marginalized or oppressed, reflecting God's heart for justice, as described in Isaiah 1:17?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:5
He loveth righteousness and judgment,.... Or "righteous judgment" (y); he delights in the administration of it himself, Jeremiah 9:24; and he is well pleased with acts of righteousness done by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:5
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. He ... righteousness - the Church's ground of assurance that the Lord will not let the unrighteousness of her enemies prevail (Habakkuk 1:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
Judgment, i.e. just judgment, by a figure called hendiadis, as . Or justice relates to the sentence, and judgment to the execution of it. He not only doth justice to all men, as was implied, , but, which is more, he loves it, and delights in it. The goodness of the Lord; he not only doth no man wrong, but he is very kind and merciful to all men in the world, to whom he gives many favours and invitations to his love and service. See ,21.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
Psalms 33:5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.Ver. 5. He loveth righteousness and judgment] q.d. How can he do otherwise than right, whose nature is such that he loveth righteousness and judgment? that is, probat probanda, et damnat damnanda. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord] So that we cannot look any way, but matter of praise presents itself to our view. The whole nature of things is set forth, as an ample theatre of God’ s wisdom, justice, and goodness.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
Verse 5. He loveth righteousness] What he delights in himself, he loves to see in his followers. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.] To hear its worthless inhabitants complain, one would think that God dispensed evil, not good. To examine the operation of his hand, every thing is marked with mercy and there is no place where his goodness does not appear. The overflowing kindness of God fills the earth. Even the iniquities of men are rarely a bar to his goodness: he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends his rain upon the just and the unjust.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:5
5. Righteousness is the principle of justice; judgement the application of it in act. Cp. Psalms 36:6; Psalms 103:6; and for loveth cp. Psalms 11:7. goodness] Better, as R.V., lovingkindness. This line recurs in Psalms 119:64.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:5
He loveth righteousness - See Psalms 11:7. And judgment - justice. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord - Margin, “mercy.” So the Hebrew. That is, his mercy or goodness is manifest everywhere.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:5
5. Righteousness and judgment—The principle and the administration of justice.
Sermons on Psalms 33:5
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Exposition on Psalm 34 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of righteousness, humility, and trust in the Lord. He emphasizes the need to depart from evil, do good, seek peace, and have patience in |
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The Glory of God by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding joy and delight in God's righteousness, justice, and lovingkindness that fills the earth. She emphasizes the beauty of God's works and t |
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Our Daily Homily - Psalms Part 2 by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of spiritual purity and the importance of approaching God with a clean heart, as illustrated in Psalms 26:6. He explains that true cleansing com |
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a profound episode in the history of Ben Israel, emphasizing the transformative power of encountering the truth. He highlights the importanc |
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When God Speaks by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God desires to communicate with His people and reveal Himself to them. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Psalm 119, to support th |
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Our Awesome God - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the profound wisdom and knowledge of God as revealed in Romans 11, emphasizing the intricate design and balance in creation that sustains life on Earth. It |
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Seminar 3 - Dinosaurs and the Bible by Kent Hovind | This seminar addresses the perceived conflict between dinosaur fossils and the biblical account of creation, exploring the field of cryptozoology to shed light on hidden animals li |