1 Gentlemen, rejoice in the Lord. It is good for good people to praise him.
Psalm 33: 1

2 Play the harp and praise him. Play a ten-stringed instrument for the Lord.
Psalm 33: 2

3 A new song to him. Play the melody of happiness in a beautiful way.
Psalm 33: 3

4 God’s word is true. You can depend on him for whatever he does.
Psalm 33: 4

5 God loves to be judged and to do good. Jehovah’s true love abounds on earth.
Psalm 33: 5

6 The Lord commanded, and the world was made. Every breath that comes out of God’s mouth has created everything on earth.
Psalm 33: 6

7 God gathered water from the sea in one place. He puts the ocean in its place.
Psalm 33: 7

8 Everyone on earth should fear and honor the Lord. All the people of the world should fear him.
Psalm 33: 8

9 Why? Because God only commands and that thing happens. And if he said, “Wait,” she would stop.
Psalm 33: 9

10 He can destroy everyone’s plan. He can thwart their plans.
Psalm 33:10

11 But the counsel of the LORD is good for ever. His plans are auspicious from generation to generation.
Psalm 33:11

12 Blessed are the people whose God is Jehovah. Why? Because God chose them to be his special people.
Psalm 33:12

13 The Lord looked down from heaven and saw all the people.
Psalm 33:13

14 He looked down from his high throne to all the inhabitants of the earth.
Psalm 33:14

15 God made every man’s heart. God knows what everyone thinks.
Psalm 33:15

16 The king is not saved by his own great power. The mighty warrior is not saved by his own great strength.
Psalm 33:16

17 In fact, horses do not win the war. In fact, their strength does not help you escape.
Psalm 33:17

18 The Lord watches over and cares for those who walk in his ways. His great love helps those who worship him.
Psalm 33:18

19 God saves them from death; He gives them strength when they are hungry.
Psalm 33:19

20 So we will wait for the Lord. He helps us and he protects us.
Psalm 33:20

21 God gives us joy. We truly believe in His Holy Name.
Psalm 33:21

22 Jehovah, we truly worship you. So show us your great love.
Psalm 33:22