Psalm 33

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous; * it is fitting for the just to be thankful.

Praise the Lord with the harp; * sing praises unto him with the ten-stringed lute.

Sing unto him a new song; * make skillful melody and cry aloud with joy.

For the word of the Lord is true, * and all his works are faithful.

He loves righteousness and true judgment; * the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, * and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth.

He gathers the waters of the sea together, as in a heap, * and lays up the deep, as in a treasure house.

Let all the earth fear the Lord; * stand in awe of him, all you that dwell in the world.

For he spoke, and it was done; * he commanded and it stood fast.

The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to naught; * he makes the devices of the peoples to be of no effect, and casts out the counsels of princes.

The counsel of the Lord shall endure for ever, * and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, * and blessed are the people he has chosen for himself to be his inheritance.

The Lord looks down from heaven and beholds all the children of men; * from the habitation of his dwelling he considers all those who dwell on the earth.

He fashions all the hearts of them * and understands all their works.

There is no king who can be saved by a mighty host; * neither is any mighty man delivered by great strength.

A horse is considered a vain hope to save a man; * neither shall it deliver anyone by its great strength.

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear him, * and upon those who put their trust in his mercy,

To deliver their soul from death, * and to feed them in the time of famine.

Our soul has patiently waited for the Lord, * for he is our help and our shield.

Our heart shall rejoice in him, * because we have hoped in his holy Name.

Let your merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us, * as we have put our trust in you.

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