Psalms 33:13
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The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
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This is a psalm of praise; it is probable that David was the penman of it, but we are not told so, because God would have us look above the penmen of sacred writ, to that blessed Spirit that moved and guided them. The psalmist, in this psalm, I. Calls upon the righteous to praise God (Psa 33:1-3). II. Furnishes us with matter for praise. We must praise God, 1. For his justice, goodness, and truth, appearing in his word, and in all his works (Psa 33:4, Psa 33:5). 2. For his power appearing in the work of creation (Psa 33:6-9). 3. For the sovereignty of his providence in the government of the world (Psa 33:10, Psa 33:11) and again (Psa 33:13-17). 4. For the peculiar favour which he bears to his own chosen people, which encourages them to trust in him (Psa 33:12) and again (Psa 33:18-22). We need not be at a loss for proper thoughts in singing this psalm, which so naturally expresses the pious affections of a devout soul towards God.
Open source ↗33:13-19 From the heavens, the Lord searches out and cares for anyone who fears him (see 14:2-3).
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For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.
And God looked upon the earth and saw that it was corrupt; for all living creatures on the earth had corrupted their ways.