Psalms 33:8-18

8 Let all the earth fear the LORD. Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him.

9 He spoke, and it came into being. He gave the order, and there it stood.

10 The LORD blocks the plans of the nations. He frustrates the schemes of the people of the world.

11 The LORD's plan stands firm forever. His thoughts stand firm in every generation.

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Blessed are the people he has chosen as his own.

13 The LORD looks down from heaven. He sees all of Adam's descendants.

14 From the place where he sits enthroned, he looks down upon all who live on earth.

15 The one who formed their hearts understands everything they do.

16 No king achieves a victory with a large army. No warrior rescues himself by his own great strength.

17 Horses are not a guarantee for victory. Their great strength cannot help someone escape.

18 The LORD's eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy

Psalms 33:8-18 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 33

Though this psalm has no title to it, it seems to be a psalm of David, from the style and matter of it; and indeed begins with the same words with which the preceding psalm is ended. Theodoret is of opinion it was written by David as a prophecy concerning Hezekiah, as a song to be sung by the people after the destruction of the Assyrian army.