Psalms
“Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.”
Psalms 33:8
Psalms 33:8 (KJV) speaks to reverence, awe of God, and awe — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
Made with Verse Gardens
Verses that sit beside this one
“But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.”
Habakkuk 2:20“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalms 24:10“Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.”
Job 36:26“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2“Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;”
Psalms 108:5“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 33:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 33:8 reads: "Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him." The verse speaks to reverence, awe of God, and awe. 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 33:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him." is Psalms 33:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 33.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 33:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 33:8 include Habakkuk 2:20, Psalms 24:10, and Job 36:26. Reading them alongside Psalms 33:8 deepens the theme of reverence.
How can I pray with Psalms 33:8?
Read Psalms 33:8 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.