Psalms 33:16-22

16 A king is not saved by the size of his army, a strong man not delivered by his great strength.

17 To rely on a horse for safety is vain, nor does its great power assure escape.

18 But ADONAI's eyes watch over those who fear him, over those who wait for his grace

19 to rescue them from death and keep them alive in famine.

20 We are waiting for ADONAI; he is our help and shield.

21 For in him our hearts rejoice, because we trust in his holy name.

22 May your mercy, ADONAI, be over us, because we put our hope in you.

Psalms 33:16-22 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.