Psalms 33:5

What does Psalms 33:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 33:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Loving righteousness and judgment, Of the kindness of Jehovah is the earth full.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I sought the Lord, and he heard me; and he delivered me from all my troubles.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the loving-kindness of Jehovah.

Context

v.4For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work isdonein faithfulness.

v.5This passage

v.6By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 45:7

    Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

  • Acts 14:17

    And yet he left not himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.

  • Matthew 5:45

    that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.

  • Psalms 11:7

    For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.

  • Psalms 99:4

    The king’s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

  • Psalms 104:24

    O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.

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