Psalm 33

W. van der Kamp, 1972, & William Helder, 1980

1. Rejoice ye in the LORD, O righteous,
   And let a new song fill the air.
   Praise is becoming to the up right;
   With harp and lyre His fame declare.
   For the LORD has spoken
   Words of truth unbroken;
   He is faithful still.
   Righteousness He treasures;
   Earth is with the measures
   Of His good ness filled.
   
2. He by His word has made the heavens;
   Their host appeared by His decree.
   He gathered in His storehouse chambers
   The waters of the deepest sea.
   Let the earth revere Him,
   And its peoples fear Him.
   God spoke, and ‘twas done.
   He set all creation
   Firm on its foundation.
   Praise Him, everyone!
   
3. God brings to nought the nations’ counsel;
   He frustrates all the peoples’ plans.
   The LORD is steadfast in His purpose;
   For evermore His counsel stands.
   Blessed with His salvation
   Is His chosen nation,
   For He is their LORD.
   Freed from all oppression,
   They are His possession.
   Let Him be adored!
   
4. The LORD looks from His heavenly dwelling
   And He beholds the human race;
   The earth and all its population
   He sees from that exalted place.
   He knows every nation;
   All are His creation,
   And their hearts He molds.
   ‘Tis the LORD who ever
   Sees all their endeavor;
   He their works beholds.
   
5. No king is saved by his great army;
   By strength the mighty are not freed.
   A horse of war will bring no victory;
   In vain the warrior trusts his steed.
   But the LORD our Savior
   Looks on those with favor
   Who His mercy trust.
   Yea, though famine grieve them,
   He will never leave them
   Prey to death and dust.
   
6. Our soul awaits the great Redeemer;
   Our help and shield, Him we acclaim.
   Our hearts rejoice in Him and glory,
   For we trust in His holy Name.
   So we humbly pray Thee,
   Let Thy steadfast mercy,
   LORD, upon us be,
   And in love deliver
   Us, Thy flock, forever,
   As we hope in Thee.