Psalms 33

¹ Rejoice, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting.

² Give thanks to the LORD on the harp; on the ten-stringed lyre offer praise.

³ Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant.

⁴ For the LORD'S word is true; all his works are trustworthy.

⁵ The LORD loves justice and right and fills the earth with goodness.

⁶ By the LORD'S word the heavens were made; by the breath of his mouth all their host.

⁷ The waters of the sea were gathered as in a bowl; in cellars the deep was confined.

⁸ Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all who dwell in the world show reverence.

⁹ For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place.

¹⁰ The LORD foils the plan of nations, frustrates the designs of peoples.

¹¹ But the plan of the LORD stands forever, wise designs through all generations.

¹² Happy the nation whose God is the LORD, the people chosen as his very own.

¹³ From heaven the LORD looks down and observes the whole human race,

¹⁴ Surveying from the royal throne all who dwell on earth.

¹⁵ The one who fashioned the hearts of them all knows all their works.

¹⁶ A king is not saved by a mighty army, nor a warrior delivered by great strength.

¹⁷ Useless is the horse for safety; its great strength, no sure escape.

¹⁸ But the LORD'S eyes are upon the reverent, upon those who hope for his gracious help,

¹⁹ Delivering them from death, keeping them alive in times of famine.

²⁰ Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and shield.

²¹ For in God our hearts rejoice; in your holy name we trust.

²² May your kindness, LORD, be upon us; we have put our hope in you.