Mazmur 33:8

33:8 Let the whole earth fear ¹  the Lord!

Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him!

Mazmur 33:18

33:18 Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, ² 

those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness ³ 

[33:8]  ¹ tn In this context “fear” probably means “to demonstrate respect for the Lord’s power and authority by worshiping him and obeying his commandments.”

[33:18]  ² 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]  ³ tn Heb “for the ones who wait for his faithfulness.”