Psalms 33:7-17

7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap; He layeth up the deep in storehouses.

8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

9 For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought; He maketh the devices of the people of no effect.

11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations.

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.

13 The LORD looketh down from heaven; He beholdeth all of the sons of men.

14 From the place of His habitation He looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth;

15 He fashioneth the hearts of all; He considereth all their works.

16 No king is saved by the multitude of an army; a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

17 A horse is a vain thing for safety; neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

Psalms 33:7-17 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.