Mazmur 33:18

33:18 Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, ¹ 

those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness ² 

Mazmur 34:15

34:15 The Lord pays attention to the godly

and hears their cry for help. ³ 

[33:18]  ¹ tn Heb “look, the eye of the Lord [is] toward the ones who fear him.” The expression “the eye…[is] toward” here indicates recognition and the bestowing of favor. See Ps 34:15. The one who fears the Lord respects his sovereignty and obeys his commandments. See Ps 128:1; Prov 14:2.

[33:18]  ² tn Heb “for the ones who wait for his faithfulness.”

[34:15]  ³ tn Heb “the eyes of the Lord [are] toward the godly, and his ears [are] toward their cry for help.”