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Psalm 33 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
4 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
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.
8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
11 The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
13 The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Psalms Chapter 33 (Old Testament)
15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
22 Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 33:12
Verse: אַשְׁרֵי הַגּוֹי, שֶׁיְהוָה אֱלֹהָיו
Transliteration: Ashrei ha-goy, she-Adonai Elohav
English: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
Focus Word: גּוֹי (Goy)
- Root: ג-ו-י (Gimel-Vav-Yod)
- Meaning: “Nation,” “people,” “community.”
- Deeper Insight: Hebrew goy refers to a collective of people under God’s covenant, highlighting identity and blessing through relationship with Him.
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 33 |
|---|---|---|
| John Lightfoot (Jesus College, Cambridge, 1602–1675) | Commentarius Hebraicus in Psalmos | Lightfoot emphasizes God’s creative power and His sovereign governance over nations and history. |
| Matthew Henry (Christ Church, Oxford, 1662–1714) | Exposition of the Old and New Testament | Henry interprets the Psalm as praising God’s wisdom in creation and providence, urging trust in Him. |
| Richard Baxter (University of Cambridge, 1615–1691) | Paraphrase and Notes on the Psalms | Baxter stresses the importance of rejoicing in God’s rule and the stability it provides believers. |
| Thomas Manton (Christ’s College, Cambridge, 1620–1677) | Exposition of the Psalms | Manton sees the Psalm as instructing the faithful to rely on God rather than human power. |
| John Owen (University of Oxford, 1616–1683) | A Commentary on the Psalms | Owen highlights God’s providence and the trustworthiness of His promises to His people. |
