Psalms 33 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
 JV McGee
This is a triumphant song of praise, opening with a call to vocal and instrumental music. "Rejoice," "praise," "give thanks," "sing praises," "sing," "play", thus all modes of expression are appealed to.

The praise proceeds and the greatness and goodness of The LORD are sung in general terms (v. 4~11). The whole of the facts are summarized, His word is right, His work is faithful!. His character is perfect, combining light- "righteousness and judgment"; and love- "loving-kindness"'.

He is the Creator, full of power so that men should worship (v. 6-9). He is the active King, overruling all the affairs of men (v. 10-11). The song then praises The LORD as the God of the chosen people (v. 12-19). He chose them and in their interest watches all the sons of men (v. 12-15). His watchfulness of His own is a greater security than armies or horses (v. 16-19). The song ends with an affirmation of trust, an assurance of joy, and a prayer for mercy (v. 20-22). There is a lilt and a lift about this psalm which is of the very essence of gladness.

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Psalms 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Psalms 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Psalms 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Psalms 33:4 For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
Psalms 33:5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
Psalms 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Psalms 33:7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
Psalms 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Psalms 33:9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
Psalms 33:10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Psalms 33:11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Psalms 33:13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
Psalms 33:14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Psalms 33:15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
Psalms 33:16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Psalms 33:17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
Psalms 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Psalms 33:19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Psalms 33:20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
Psalms 33:21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Psalms 33:22 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
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