Psalm 33:12-22

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Blessed are the people he chose to be his own.

13 From heaven the LORD looks down and sees everyone.

14 From his throne he watches all those who live on the earth.

15 He creates the hearts of all people. He is aware of everything they do.

16 A king isn't saved just because his army is big. A soldier doesn't escape just because he is very strong.

17 People can't trust a horse to save them either. Though it is very strong, it can't save them.

18 But the LORD looks with favor on those who respect him. He watches over those who put their hope in his faithful love.

19 He watches over them to save them from death. He wants to keep them alive when there is no food in the land.

20 We wait in hope for the Lord. He helps us. He is like a shield that keeps us safe.

21 Our hearts are full of joy because of him. We trust in him, because he is holy.

22 Lord, may your faithful love rest on us. We put our hope in you.

Psalm 33:12-22 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.