In Psalms 32:7 the Psalmist declared that he would be surrounded by songs of deliverance. Psalms 33 is one of those songs of deliverance. It will be noted that it takes up where Psalms 32 finishes off, urging rejoicing and praise from the righteous and the upright. As we will see as we go through th... [ Continue Reading ]
1). THE INTRODUCTORY CALL TO PRAISE (1-3). This is a call to make a loud noise so that all may know that they are praising YHWH and giving Him thanks, using every means at their command. Psalms 33:1 ‘Sing aloud in YHWH, O you righteous, Praise is comely for the upright.' Give thanks to YHWH wit... [ Continue Reading ]
2). GROUNDS FOR PRAISING YHWH (4-12). a). Because of His moral activity (4-5). Psalms 33:4 ‘For the word of YHWH is right, And all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice, The earth is full of the lovingkindness of YHWH.' The first reason for praising God is becau... [ Continue Reading ]
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 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 fashion... [ Continue Reading ]
4). FINAL WORDS. THE PEOPLE WAIT ON YHWH AND HOPE IN HIM (20-22). Psalms 33:20 ‘Our soul has waited for YHWH, He is our help and our shield. For our heart will rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name. ‘Let your covenant love, O YHWH, be upon us, According as we have hoped in... [ Continue Reading ]