Psalms 33:10-20

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.

18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy,

19 to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

Psalms 33:10-20 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.