Psalms 33:11-21

11 But his plans endure forever; his purposes last eternally.

12 Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord; happy are the people he has chosen for his own!

13 The Lord looks down from heaven and sees all of us humans.

14 From where he rules, he looks down on all who live on earth.

15 He forms all their thoughts and knows everything they do.

16 A king does not win because of his powerful army; ¹ a soldier does not triumph because of his strength.

17 War horses are useless for victory; their great strength cannot save.

18 The Lord watches over those who obey him, those who trust in his constant love.

19 He saves them from death; he keeps them alive in times of famine.

20 We put our hope in the Lord; he is our protector and our help.

21 We are glad because of him; we trust in his holy name.

Psalms 33:11-21 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.

Cross References

• 1. +233.16Jude 9.7;1 Maccabees 3.19.