Psalms 33:18

“Behold, the eye of the Lord [is] upon them that fear him, etc.] Not with dread of his wrath, or distrust of his grace, or for sinister ends and selfish views, but with a godly fear; by which men hate evil, depart from it, are careful not to offend God by it, but to serve and worship him; on such is not only his eye of Providence to protect from danger, to supply with the necessaries of life, but of love and grace; he looks upon them with delight and pleasure; his eye is upon them to watch over them for good, to guard them from every enemy, and from all evil, and to communicate to them every needful measure of grace; upon them that hope in his mercy; not his absolute mercy, but his special…”

“Contrasted is God's guidance and power to save from the greatest earthly evil and its most painful precursor, and hence from all.”

“Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him - He watches over them, and “he” guards them from danger. His eye is, in fact, upon all men; but it is directed with special attention to those who fear him and trust in him. Their security is in the fact that the eye of God is upon them; that he knows their wants; that he sees their dangers; that he has ample ability to deliver and save them. Upon them that hope in his mercy - Upon the pious; upon his friends. The expression is a very beautiful one. It describes the true state of a pious heart; it in fact characterizes the whole of religion, for we imply all that there is in religion on earth when we say of a man, that - conscious of…”

“The eye - Whosoever therefore would have safety, must expect it only from the watchful eye, and almighty hand of God. That fear - These are the chief objects of his care and favour. Hope - That place their hope and trust, and happiness, not in any creature, but only in God, and in his mercy and blessings. Next: Psalms Chapter 34”

“33:18 God watches over all who live by his counsel (32:8). He protects, rescues, and remains close to them (34:15-22).”

“the eye: Psa 34:15-20, Psa 147:11; Job 36:7; Pe1 3:12 hope: Psa 13:5, Psa 52:8; Rom 4:4-8; Heb 6:18 Psalms 33:19”