【Psalms】Psalm 33 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

33:1 Rejoice, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting.

33:2 Give thanks to the LORD on the harp; on the ten-stringed lyre offer praise.

33:3 Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant.

33:4 For the LORD’s word is true; all his works are trustworthy.

33:5 The LORD loves justice and right and fills the earth with goodness.II

33:6 By the LORD’s word the heavens were made; by the breath of his mouth all theirhost.

33:7 The waters of the sea were gathered as in a bowl; in cellars the deep wasconfined.III

33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all who dwell in the world showreverence.

33:9 For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place.

33:10 The LORD foils the plan of nations, frustrates the designs of peoples.

33:11 But the plan of the LORD stands forever, wise designs through allgenerations.

33:12 Happy the nation whose God is the LORD, the people chosen as his very own.IV

33:13 From heaven the LORD looks down and observes the whole human race,

33:14 Surveying from the royal throne all who dwell on earth.

33:15 The one who fashioned the hearts of them all knows all their works.V

33:16 A king is not saved by a mighty army, nor a warrior delivered by greatstrength.

33:17 Useless is the horse for safety; its great strength, no sure escape.

33:18 But the LORD’s eyes are upon the reverent, upon those who hope for hisgracious help,

33:19 Delivering them from death, keeping them alive in times of famine.VI

33:20 Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and shield.

33:21 For in God our hearts rejoice; in your holy name we trust.

33:22 May your kindness, LORD, be upon us; we have put our hope in you.

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