Psalms 33:15-22

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.

22 May your constant love be with us, Lord, as we put our hope in you.

Psalms 33:15-22 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.