Psalms 33
22 verses
Psalm 33 is a hymn celebrating God's creative power and divine majesty while affirming providence for the faithful, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 2. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
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2
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
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3
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
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4
For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
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5
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
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6
By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
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7
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
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8
Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
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9
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
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10
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
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11
The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
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12
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
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13
The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
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From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
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15
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
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16
There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
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17
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
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18
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
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19
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
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20
Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
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21
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
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22
Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
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