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align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">Christian Standard Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/csb/esv/psalms/33.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Verses"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><section epub:type="chapter" id="csb-Psalms.33" /><h4 class="psalm">Psalm 33</h4><h3 class="head1">Praise to the Creator</h3><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.1" /><A name="2"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm"><b><1></b></a></span>Rejoice in the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>, you righteous ones;</p><p class="poem">praise from the upright is beautiful.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.1.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.2" /> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Praise the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> with the lyre;</p><p class="poem">make music to him with a ten-stringed harp.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.2.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Sing a new song to him;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.3.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.3.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>For the word of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> is right,</p><p class="poem">and all his work is trustworthy.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.4.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>He loves righteousness and justice;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.5.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">the earth is full of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>’s unfailing love.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.5.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The heavens were made by the word of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">and all the stars, by the breath of his mouth.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.6.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>He gathers the water of the sea into a heap;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.33.7.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a></p><p class="poem">he puts the depths into storehouses.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Let the whole earth fear the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>;</p><p class="poem">let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>For he spoke, and it came into being;</p><p class="poem">he commanded, and it came into existence.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> frustrates the counsel of the nations;</p><p class="poem">he thwarts the plans of the peoples.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The counsel of the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> stands forever,</p><p class="poem">the plans of his heart from generation to generation.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.11.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Happy is the nation whose God is the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> —</p><p class="poem">the people he has chosen to be his own possession!<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> looks down from heaven;</p><p class="poem">he observes everyone.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth</p><p class="poem">from his dwelling place.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.14.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>He forms the hearts of them all;</p><p class="poem">he considers all their works.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.15.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A king is not saved by a large army;</p><p class="poem">a warrior will not be rescued by great strength.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.17" /> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The horse is a false hope for safety;</p><p class="poem">it provides no escape by its great power.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.17.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.18" /> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>But look, the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> keeps his eye on those who fear him —</p><p class="poem">those who depend on his faithful love<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.18.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.19" /> <A name="20"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>to rescue them from death</p><p class="poem">and to keep them alive in famine.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.19.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.20" /> <A name="21"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>We wait for the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.20.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">he is our help and shield.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.20.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.21" /> <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>For our hearts rejoice in him<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.21.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">because we trust in his holy name.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.21.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.33.22" /> <A name=""></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/33-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>May your faithful love rest on us, L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>,</p><p class="poem">for we put our hope in you.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.33.22.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><br /><section id="footnotes-Psalms.33" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Psalms.33.7.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.7">33:7</a></span> LXX, Tg, Syr, Vg, Jer read <span class="italic">sea as in a bottle</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Psalms.33" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.1">33:1</a></span> Ps 32:11; 147:1; Php 4:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.2.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.2">33:2</a></span> Ps 92:3; 144:9</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.3.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.3">33:3</a></span> Ps 40:3; 96:1; Is 42:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.3.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.3">33:3</a></span> Ps 150:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.4.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.4">33:4</a></span> Ps 19:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.5.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.5">33:5</a></span> Ps 11:7; 37:28</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.5.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.5">33:5</a></span> Ps 119:64</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.6">33:6</a></span> Heb 11:3; 2Pt 3:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.6.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.6">33:6</a></span> Jb 26:13; Ps 104:30</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.7">33:7</a></span> Ex 15:8; Jos 3:13; Ps 78:13</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.8">33:8</a></span> Ps 67:7; 96:9</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.9">33:9</a></span> Gn 1:3; Ps 147:15,18; 148:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.10">33:10</a></span> Ps 2:1–3; Is 8:10; 19:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.11.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.11">33:11</a></span> Ps 139:17; Pr 19:21; Is 55:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.12">33:12</a></span> Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6; Ps 144:15</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.13">33:13</a></span> Jb 28:24; Ps 11:4; 14:2; 53:2</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.14.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.14">33:14</a></span> Ps 102:19</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.15.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.15">33:15</a></span> Jb 34:21</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.16">33:16</a></span> Ps 44:6; 60:11</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.17.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.17">33:17</a></span> Ps 20:7; 147:10; Hs 1:7</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.18.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.18">33:18</a></span> Jb 36:7; Ps 34:15; 1Pt 3:12</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.19.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.19">33:19</a></span> Jb 5:20; Ps 37:19; 56:13</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.20.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.20">33:20</a></span> Ps 130:6; Is 8:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.20.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.20">33:20</a></span> Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 115:9–11</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.21.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.21">33:21</a></span> Ps 13:5; 28:7; Jn 16:22</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.21.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.21">33:21</a></span> Zph 3:12</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.33.22.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.33.22">33:22</a></span> Ps 130:7; 147:11</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Psalms.33" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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