Psalms 33 - Introduction

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 the Psalm, it may have been written in thanksgiving as a result of some great deliverance from national peril, although if so there is no way of identifying which one. On the other hand it may just be an ode in recognition of the sovereignty of God.

It can be divided up as follows:

1). Introductory Call to Praise (1-3).

2). The Grounds For Praising YHWH (4-12):

· Because of His moral activity (4-5).

· Because of His creative omnipotence (6-9).

· Because of His sovereign rule over the nations (10-11).

· Because of His choice and care of His people (12).

3). A Declaration of God's Sovereignty Over The World (13-19).

· God looks down on men and sees all that they do (13-15).

· None are saved apart from His sovereign power (16-19).

4). Final Words. The People Wait On YHWH And Hope In Him (20-22).