Psalms 33:8

“Let all the earth fear the Lord, etc.] That is, all the men that dwell upon the face of the earth. As it follows, let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him; which fear and awe design a reverence of the divine Majesty, whose divine perfections are so manifest in the works of creation; and a carefulness not to offend him, into whose hands it must be a fearful thing to fall; and the whole worship of him, which is often in Scripture expressed by the fear of him: and this is to be understood either as what is the duty of all men; for to “fear God, and keep his commandments, is the whole duty of man”, (<211213>Ecclesiastes 12:13); and which is incumbent on all men, in consideration…”

“Let all the earth - All the inhabitants of the earth. Fear the Lord - Worship and adore a Being of so great power. See the notes at Psalms 5:7. Let all the inhabitants of the world - The power displayed in the works of creation appeals to all alike. Stand in awe of him - Reverence or adore him. The expression is equivalent to “worship,” fear or reverence entering essentially into the idea of worship. return to 'Top of Page'”

“33:8-11 Fear of the Lord begins with awe for God and for his powerful word. His word created everything and continues to order and sustain creation. He frustrates the plans of people who oppose his will. 33:8 The power of the Lord extends to all the nations (see 2; 96:1-3).”

“the earth: Psa 22:27, Psa 96:9, Psa 96:10; Jer 10:7-12; Dan 6:25, Dan 6:26; Rev 14:6, Rev 14:7, Rev 15:4 stand: Psa 76:7; Heb 12:29 Psalms 33:9”