Psalm 33:17 NASB,NASB

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 33:13-22

“The Eye of Jehovah” Psalms 33:13-22 The comprehensiveness of God’s providence, Psalms 33:13-15 . No one, however lowly or abject, is beneath notice. It is not that all hearts are alike in their aptitudes or intensity, but that there is not one that does not bear some trace, however defaced, of His image and superscription. God’s watchfulness, Psalms 33:16-19 . The preparations that men make against peril and poverty often fail them. A horse is a vain thing for safety. If God is not with... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:1-22

This is a triumphant song of praise, opening with a call to vocal and instrumental music. "Rejoice," "praise," "give thanks," "sing praises," "sing," "play"-thus all modes of expression are appealed to. The praise proceeds and the greatness and goodness of Jehovah are sung in general terms (4-11). The whole of the facts are summarized, His word is right, His work is faithful! (4). His character is perfect, combining light- "righteousness and judgment"; and love- "loving-kindness" (5). He is... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

The Triune God Psalms 33:1-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is important for us to get a scriptural vision of the triune God. In the Book of Genesis we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." The word for God, however, is "Elohim." It is a plural word. It is scriptural to say that God the Father created the heaven and the earth. It is just as scriptural to say that God the Son created the heaven and the earth. It is likewise scriptural to say that God the Spirit created the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening). read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:13-19

3). Declaration of God’s Sovereignty Over The World (13-19). a). God looks down on men and sees all that they do (13-15). Psalms 33:13-15 YHWH looks from heaven, He beholds all the sons of men, From the place of his habitation he looks forth, Upon all the inhabitants of the earth, He who fashions the hearts of them all, Who considers all their works. The Psalmist then reminds us of God’s sovereignty over the world as He looks down on it from heaven. Compare Psalms 22:28, ‘for the Kingly Rule... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:1-22

XXXIII. A Song of Praise.— This Ps. has no title in MT. It may have been added at a later time to an older collection, probably Psalms 33:3-Song of Solomon :. The LXX prefix, “ By David, when he changed his face before Abimelech ( sic) and he loosed him and he went away.” The Ps. is an invitation to praise Yahweh as the Creator and for His care of Israel throughout its history. Yahweh alone can save His people, and for that salvation the Psalmist will wait. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 33:17

An horse; though he be strong, Job 39:19, &c., and fit for battle, Proverbs 21:31; or for flight, if need requires. And so this is put for all warlike provisions; of which horses were and are a very considerable part. A vain thing, Heb. a lie, because it promiseth that help and safety which it cannot give. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

INTRODUCTION“This psalm is a fit companion, but by no means the second half, of the preceding one, being distinct from it both in matter and form. It indicates a more tranquil frame of mind, such as flows from the calm assurance of pence with God. There is nothing against its being of the time and from the pen of David. It consists of twenty-two verses, like the alphabetic psalms. It celebrates the praise of the God of providence and grace. It falls into two halves of eleven verses each.... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:1-22 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely [or beautiful] for the upright ( Psalms 33:1 ).Now, this is something that you might not be able to do as you read it.Praise the LORD with a harp: sing unto him with a psaltery ( Psalms 33:2 )Another instrument in those days.and an instrument of ten strings ( Psalms 33:2 ).Actually, David was quite a musician. These were all written to be sung. And he invented many instruments. David was actually an inventor of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:2 . The psaltery, a little harp of sweet sound, and very generally used in unison with the voice. Psalms 33:6 . By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, as in Genesis 1:0. By the Word the christian fathers, Basil and Theodoret, understand Christ, the uncreated Word. This ever-living Word, as in all the Jewish Targums, is the glorious Person who inspired the prophets, reproved kings, and expostulated with Jonah: the Word of the Lord, made flesh for man. By the breath, ... read more