Meaning of Psalms 33:15?
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Matthew Henry Commentary
33:12-22 All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature depend upon him, and are of no account, of no avail at all, without him. If we make God's favour sure towards us, then we need not fear whatever is against us. We are to give to him the glory of his special grace. All human devices for the salvation of our souls are vain; but the Lord's watchful eye is over those whose conscientious fear of his name proceeds from a believing hope in his mercy. In difficulties they shall be helped; in dangers they shall not receive any real damage. Those that fear God and his wrath, must hope in God and his mercy; for there is no flying from him, but by flying to him. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us; let us always have the comfort and benefit, not according to our merits, but according to the promise which thou hast in thy word given to us, and according to the faith thou hast by thy Spirit and grace wrought in us."
Matthew Henry Commentary
33:12-22 All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature depend upon him, and are of no account, of no avail at all, without him. If we make God's favour sure towards us, then we need not fear whatever is against us. We are to give to him the glory of his special grace. All human devices for the salvation of our souls are vain; but the Lord's watchful eye is over those whose conscientious fear of his name proceeds from a believing hope in his mercy. In difficulties they shall be helped; in dangers they shall not receive any real damage. Those that fear God and his wrath, must hope in God and his mercy; for there is no flying from him, but by flying to him. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us; let us always have the comfort and benefit, not according to our merits, but according to the promise which thou hast in thy word given to us, and according to the faith thou hast by thy Spirit and grace wrought in us."
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The Psalm is glorifying God. Verse 15 seems consistent with that. Perhaps it is made confusing by the translation?
he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. (Psalms 33:15, 1984 NIV)
He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their works. (Psalms 33:15, NASB)
ABP word-for-word translation from the LXX: He is the one shaping their hearts alone; the one perceiving in all their works.
From the Hebrew interpreted Study Bible: He fashioneth alike their hearts He considereth about all their works
he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. (Psalms 33:15, 1984 NIV)
He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their works. (Psalms 33:15, NASB)
ABP word-for-word translation from the LXX: He is the one shaping their hearts alone; the one perceiving in all their works.
From the Hebrew interpreted Study Bible: He fashioneth alike their hearts He considereth about all their works
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There is no person on earth (psychologist, marriage counselor and so forth) who knows more about life than God does. He created the first humans, so He has a thorough knowledge of our physical, mental and emotional makeup. Therefore, He is better acquainted with the problems that confront us in this world than any of us are. (Psalm 100:3; Genesis 1:27) Actually the entire Psalms 33 relates to this. Compare: 1 Samuel 16:7.
The Bible contains his counsel, set out in such a way that it fits our needs no matter what our circumstances in life, regardless of where we live.-See Psalms 19:7-11
The Bible contains his counsel, set out in such a way that it fits our needs no matter what our circumstances in life, regardless of where we live.-See Psalms 19:7-11
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