Psalms 33:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 33:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.
Psalms 33:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He loveth righteousness and judgment, etc.] Or “righteous judgment” f481; he delights in the administration of it himself, (<240924>Jeremiah 9:24); and he is well pleased with acts of righteousness done by others, when done according to his word, from love to him, by faith in him, and with a view to his glory; especially he loves the righteousness of his son, being satisfactory to his law and justice, and his people, as clothed with it; and he delights in the condemnation of sin in the flesh of Christ, and in the righteous judgment of the world, and the prince of it, by Christ; the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord; of the providential goodness of God, of which all creatures partake;…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He loveth righteousness - See Psalms 11:7. And judgment - justice. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord - Margin, “mercy.” So the Hebrew. That is, his mercy or goodness is manifest everywhere. Every part of the earth bears witness that he is good. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Goodness - He not only doth no man wrong, but he is kind and merciful to all men. Psalms 33:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He: Psa 11:7, Psa 45:7, Psa 99:4; Heb 1:9; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4 earth: Psa 104:24, Psa 119:64, Psa 145:15, Psa 145:16; Mat 5:45; Act 14:17 goodness: or, mercy Psalms 33:6”
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