Psalm 33

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 33. Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright. Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre. Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings. Sing to him a new song. Play skilfully with a shout of joy! For the LORD’s word is right. All his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD. By the LORD’s word, the heavens were made: all their army by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap. He lays up the deeps in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm. The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing. He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. The LORD looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works. There is no king saved by the multitude of an army. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power. Behold, the LORD’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness, to deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine. Our soul has waited for the LORD. He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let your loving kindness be on us, LORD, since we have hoped in you.

Worship Lyrics

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous
Praise is fitting for the upright
Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre
Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings
Sing to him a new song
Play skilfully with a shout of joy
For the LORDs word is right
All his work is done in faithfulness
He loves righteousness and justice
The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD
By the LORDs word, the heavens were made: all their army by the breath of his mouth
He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap
He lays up the deeps in storehouses
Let all the earth fear the LORD
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him
For he spoke, and it was done
He commanded, and it stood firm
The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing
He makes the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect
The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance
The LORD looks from heaven
He sees all the sons of men
From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth
He who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works
There is no king saved by the multitude of an army
A mighty man is not delivered by great strength
A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power
Behold, the LORDs eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness
To deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine
Our soul has waited for the LORD
He is our help and our shield
For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name
Let your loving kindness be on us, LORD, since we have hoped in you

About This Psalm

Psalm 33 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, righteousness, creation, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 33 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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