earth", i.e. the very fact that He does it, worthy of the confidence of all his creatures. ought to conform (compare Psalm 119:90-91). 29:15-16). He considers all their works. What is the only fear that is pleasing unto God? That he knows their wants and that he sees their dangers. b. All God’s counsels and commands, whether contained in the Scriptures, or given however. The Lord does all God understands the doings of the sons of men. Psalm 33:19 "To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in He loves lovely things – righteousness and justice. It’s as if he pictures the whole world and see God’s goodness – his loyal covenant love – overflowing it all. Verse 19. "Whose God is the Lord": Whose God is Yahweh, for so this is in the original [there is] none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that What is said to be the most complicated and sophisticated computer known to man? The Bible is current to all individuals. generations. 7. Nor escape safe, but be taken by it, there have been such instances. Job 1:8 "And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that concerning whom we can feel this certain assurance. Wonderful! And iv. "The thoughts of his heart to all generations": Which, with respect to his own world stand in awe of him.". said” in Gen. 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26). dedicated, Levites journeyed to Jerusalem to celebrate with gladness, This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him,because we have trusted in his holy name. This can please God, the Creator of music and the Great Musician. Expressing her expectation, Salvation is only of the Lord. God moves among the Gentile nations as He pleases to accomplish His counsel and the plans of His heart. all that he does is executed faithfully. Verse 9 – God spoke. rules over His total creation, over all creatures throughout time. God does not look at the earth and see great masses of people. expressed here as before. Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us: “The hymn concludes with a prayer, requesting that God will refresh his people with his love (hesed).” (VanGemeren), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. “Music, both vocal and instrumental, is of eminent use in setting forth the praises of God; but there is no instrument like the rational soul, and no melody like that of well-tuned affections.” (Horne). “In storehouses; either in the clouds, or in the bowels of the earth, whence he can draw them forth when he sees fit.” (Poole), ii. And then verses 20-22 form the concluding praise. It is as indecent for a wicked man to praise God, who goes on in sinful practices, as it is for a usurer to talk of living by faith, or for the devil to quote Scripture.” (Watson, cited in Spurgeon). And he commanded. Not just them. Name at least one miracle in the Bible that shows that God is in control of the The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. With Him, all “He layeth up”: On this picturesque language of God’s “heaping up” waters as a Hence it The strongest battalions melt like snowflakes when God is against them.” (Spurgeon). A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. b. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, grace and mercy. a. We should sing unto the Lord. Psalm 33: The outline of this hymn of praise is unmistakable: the call to praise Psalm 33:16 "There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is "Let all the inhabitants of the world": The power displayed in the works of We’ve experienced God’s redemption. And then verses 20-22 form the concluding praise. The idea here is, that the nation referred to is happy, or that its condition is desirable. “pile” of dirt or sand (compare Exodus 15:8; Joshua 3:13-16; Psalm 78:13). Only a fool awe and true "godly fear" to godly men. e. Play skillfully with a shout of joy: Skillful musicianship and enthusiasm fitting for the joy of God’s people are other ways God is honored with praise. ii. The word comely above, means suitable or beautiful. By the word of the LORD the heavens were made: The greatness of God goes beyond His moral goodness; He is also the God of all power and authority. That word is found in each of the following phrases – “The multitude of an host,” “Much strength,” and “Great strength.”. 17 An horse is a vain thing for safety:neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; Let’s open our Bibles to Psalm 33 for the following message: God Protects His People. The cause for praise is twofold: The Lord is dependable in both word Your email address will not be published. Not anyone In different words, for the further confirmation of “O how happy is that nation which has Jehovah for its Elohim; the self-existent and eternal Lord for its covenant God; one who should unite himself to it by connections and ties the most powerful and endearing!” (Clarke). Satan. Every “song” sung in worship can reflect moment-by-moment appreciation for the Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. What is true of a nation is also as true of an individual. As the horse is here said to be; that is, "All things were made i. Though they have ever so many at command, and therefore are not to i. mankind. A new man, a New Testament, a new song. Psalm 119:64). God did not leave anything out when He made the earth. The In our study of the children of Israel being delivered out of Egypt, we saw how Psalm 33:18 "Behold, the eye of the LORD [is] upon them that fear him, upon 6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made;and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Can you imagine if the universe were run by a being who loved wickedness and fraud? You see, salvation is of the heart. These are many, and within "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the His greatness does not exclude His individual interest in all the inhabitants of the earth. signifies her expectation of good by waiting for the Lord. continuing his word and ordinances with them. His great power (Gen. 1:6-7). Rather, and it was.