Psalms
“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;”
Psalms 33:18
Psalms 33:18 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, hope, and God's mercy — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.”
Isaiah 60:19“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8
Common questions
What does Psalms 33:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 33:18 reads: "Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;" The verse speaks to God's presence, hope, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 33 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 33:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;" is Psalms 33:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 33.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 33:18?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 33:18 include Lamentations 3:22, 2 Corinthians 4:6, and Psalms 23:4. Reading them alongside Psalms 33:18 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Psalms 33:18?
Read Psalms 33:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.