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<i>and</i> the people <i>whom</i> he hath chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the nation whose God <i>is</i> the LORD, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people He has chosen for His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen as His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD — the people he has chosen to be his own possession!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh— the people He has chosen to be His own possession! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah, The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD blesses each nation that worships only him. He blesses his chosen ones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Blessed are the people he has chosen as his own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD; happy are the people he has chosen for his own! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen as his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of the nation whose God [is] YHWH, "" Of the people He chose, "" For an inheritance to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of the nation whose God is Jehovah, Of the people He did choose, For an inheritance to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy the nation to whom Jehovah is his God; the people he chose for an inheritance to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: the people whom he hath chosen for his inheritance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:12>Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people chosen as his inheritance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed are the people whose God is LORD JEHOVAH: the people whom he has chosen for himself for his inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD; The people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3556" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Praise to the Creator</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: hag·gō·w (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">is the nation</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whose</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">is the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: bā·ḥar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">He has chosen</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: lə·na·ḥă·lāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">as His inheritance!</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a></span><br />For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a></span><br />Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a></span><br />I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a></span><br />the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-10</a></span><br />“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. / Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. / For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8-9</a></span><br />The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” / So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a></span><br />“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-21.htm">1 Chronicles 17:21-22</a></span><br />And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself? You made a name for Yourself through great and awesome wonders by driving out nations from before Your people, whom You redeemed from Egypt. / For You have made Your people Israel Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25-26</a></span><br />And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ / When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-10</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.</p><p class="hdg">Blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Psalm 144:15</a></b></br> Happy <i>is that</i> people, that is in such a case: <i>yea</i>, happy <i>is that</i> people, whose God <i>is</i> the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Psalm 147:19,20</a></b></br> He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a></b></br> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth <i>is</i> mine: … </p><p class="hdg">people</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">Psalm 65:4</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is the man whom</i> thou choosest, and causest to approach <i>unto thee, that</i> he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, <i>even</i> of thy holy temple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Psalm 135:4</a></b></br> For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, <i>and</i> Israel for his peculiar treasure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-8</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that <i>are</i> upon the face of the earth… </p><p class="hdg">his own</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Psalm 28:9</a></b></br> Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/10-16.htm">Jeremiah 10:16</a></b></br> The portion of Jacob <i>is</i> not like them: for he <i>is</i> the former of all <i>things</i>; and Israel <i>is</i> the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a></b></br> Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/32-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/job/29-25.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/psalms/32-2.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/32-2.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/job/34-29.htm">Nation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Nation</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">God is to be praised for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">for his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">and for his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Confidence is to be placed in God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "blessed" refers to a state of happiness and divine favor. The term "nation" here can be understood as a collective group of people who acknowledge and worship the LORD, Yahweh, as their God. Historically, this was directly applicable to Israel, chosen by God to be His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>). The concept of a nation under God is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/14-34.htm">Proverbs 14:34</a>, which states, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." This phrase also points to the idea that true prosperity and peace come from aligning with God's will and commands.<p><b>the people He has chosen as His inheritance!</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the special status of being chosen by God. In the Old Testament, Israel is often referred to as God's chosen people (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>). The term "inheritance" signifies a treasured possession, indicating a deep, covenantal relationship. This concept is further developed in the New Testament, where believers in Christ are described as a chosen people and a royal priesthood (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). The idea of being God's inheritance implies a future hope and promise, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a>, where Paul speaks of "the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people." This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who through His sacrifice, extends the promise of being God's people to all who believe, transcending ethnic and national boundaries.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nation.htm">The Nation</a></b><br>Refers to any group of people who collectively acknowledge the LORD as their God. In the context of the Old Testament, this primarily refers to Israel, God's chosen people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_he_has_chosen.htm">The People He Has Chosen</a></b><br>Specifically, this refers to Israel in the Old Testament context, but it can also be applied to the Church as the spiritual Israel in the New Testament.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>This term signifies a special possession or heritage. In the Hebrew context, it implies a deep, personal relationship and a sense of belonging.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_divine_allegiance.htm">The Blessing of Divine Allegiance</a></b><br>A nation or people are truly blessed when they recognize and serve the LORD as their God. This allegiance brings divine favor and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/chosen_for_a_purpose.htm">Chosen for a Purpose</a></b><br>Being chosen by God is not just a privilege but a responsibility. It calls for living in a way that reflects God's character and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_inheritance.htm">Spiritual Inheritance</a></b><br>Believers today are part of God's inheritance, which means they are valued and cherished by Him. This should inspire confidence and a sense of belonging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/national_and_personal_application.htm">National and Personal Application</a></b><br>While this verse speaks to nations, it also applies to individuals. Each person is called to make the LORD their God, leading to personal blessing and fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_non-theistic_societies_thrive.htm">Psalm 33:12 says a nation is blessed when it worships the Lord; why, then, do many non-theistic societies thrive, while some religious nations struggle? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_slay_more_than_saul.htm">What does 'One Nation Under God' signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'one_nation_under_god'_mean.htm">What does "One Nation Under God" signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_nationalism.htm">What defines Christian Nationalism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12-19.</span> - Further reasons for praising God are now assigned, the recitation of them being itself a sort of praise. <p><span class="Text_Heading">1.</span> God has Blessed especially one nation - the nation now called upon to praise him (ver. 12). <p><span class="Text_Heading">2.</span> His providence and care are extended over all mankind (vers. 13, 14). <p><span class="Text_Heading">3.</span> His gracious influences are poured out on the hearts of all (ver. 15). . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] the nation</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭גּוֹי</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֓ם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He has chosen</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּחַ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as His inheritance!</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַחֲלָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·na·ḥă·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>