Words in italic type have been added for clarity. They are not found in the original Hebrew or Aramaic.

Psalm 33

• The “nations” are the “gentile nations” who come against Israel and the Jews.

The Sovereignty of the Lord in Creation and History

Psalm 33:¹ Rejoice in the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ), O you righteous!
For praise from the upright is beautiful.

Psalm 33:² Praise the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) with the harp;
Make melody to Him (Lit. Sing to Him) with an instrument of ten strings.

Psalm 33:³ Sing to Him a new song;
Play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Psalm 33:⁴ For the word of the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) is right,
And all His work is done in truth.

Psalm 33:⁵ He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ).

Psalm 33:⁶ By the word of the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) the heavens were made,
And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.

Psalm 33:⁷ He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap (in a vessel);
He lays up the deep in storehouses.
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

Psalm 33:⁹ For He spoke, and it was done;
He commanded, and it stood fast.

• It is decided and it is DONE!

Psalm 33:¹⁰ The Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.

• Joel 3:2 I will also gather all nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will enter into judgment with them there On account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also divided up My land.

• CNN: UN members vote to demand Israel end occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months
  
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• Amplified Bible:
  The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations;
  He makes the thoughts and plans of the people (gentile nations) ineffective.
  
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Psalm 33:¹¹ The counsel of the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) stands forever,
The plans of His heart to all generations.

Psalm 33:¹² Blessed is the nation whose God (‘ĕlōhîm) is the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ),
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance (Israel – The Jews).

Psalm 33:¹³ The Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) looks from heaven;
He sees all the sons of men.

Psalm 33:¹⁴ From the place of His dwelling He looks
On all the inhabitants of the earth;

Psalm 33:¹⁵ He fashions their hearts individually;
He considers (understands) all their works.

Psalm 33:¹⁶ No king is saved by the multitude of an army;
A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.

Psalm 33:¹⁷ A horse is a vain (false) hope for safety;
Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength.

Psalm 33:¹⁸ Behold, the eye of the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ) is on those who fear Him,
On those who hope in His mercy,

Psalm 33:¹⁹ To deliver their soul from death,
And to keep them alive in famine.

Psalm 33:²⁰ Our soul waits for the Lord (Yᵊhōvâ);
He is our help and our shield.

Psalm 33:²¹ For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
Because we have trusted in His holy name.

Psalm 33:²² Let Your mercy, O Lord (Yᵊhōvâ), be upon us,
Just as we hope in You.

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