Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 33
Let those who do good shout for joy—those who live right should praise him!Psa 32:11; Psa 147:1
Praise the Lord with the lyre, play music to him on the ten-stringed harp.Psa 92:3
Sing a new song to him; play your instruments well and shout for joy.Psa 40:3; Isa 42:10; Rev 5:9
For the word of the Lord is true,33:4 Literally, “upright.” and he is trustworthy in everything he does.
He loves all that is good and right; the earth is full of the Lord's trustworthy love.
The Lord spoke the word and the heavens were made; his mouth breathed all the stars into existence.Gen 1:6; Jhn 1:3
He gathers the waters of the sea together, he keeps the ocean depths in store.Job 38:8; Jer 5:22
Let all the earth show reverence to the Lord; let all the world's inhabitants be in awe of him.
For he spoke and the world came into existence; he gave the command and it was created.Gen 1:3
The Lord foils the decisions of the nations, he frustrates the plans of the peoples,Job 5:12
But the Lord's plan stands forever—what he decides lasts for all generations.Pro 19:21; Isa 46:4
Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he has chosen as specially belonging33:12. Literally, “inheritance.” to him.Psa 65:4; Psa 144:15
The Lord looks from heaven and sees the whole of humanity,2Ch 16:9; Job 28:24
from his throne he watches all those who live on earth.
He created their minds,33:15. Literally, “hearts.” so he knows everything they do.
Even the greatest army cannot save a king; the greatest strength cannot save a warrior.
Don't deceive yourself: a warhorse can't give you victory—even its incredible strength won't save you.Pro 21:31
The Lord watches over those who reverently follow him, those who place their hope in his trustworthy loveJob 36:7; Psa 34:15; 1Pe 3:12
to save them from death and to keep them alive when famine strikes.
We place our confidence in the Lord; he is our help and our defender.33:20. Literally, “shield.”
We are so happy about him, for we trust in his holy character.Isa 66:14
Lord, let your trustworthy love rest upon us as we hope in you.