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Psalm 33

Psalm 33:19

Praise to the Creator · Psalm 33:1–22
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Translations

Modern
…to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
Traditional
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Literal
…to snatch their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Latin
…ut eruat a morte animas eorum, et alat eos in fame.

Original

Hebrew
English
…to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

Notes

Psalms 33:13–19

From the heavens, the Lord searches out and cares for anyone who fears him (see Psalm 14:2–3).

Psalms 33:1–22

This hymn of creation (see also Psalms 8, 19, 104, 145) might be a continuation of Psalm 32. It urges readers to praise God (Psalm 33:1–3), to recognize the power of his word in creation (33:4–7), and to respect the Creator (33:8–11). It gives hope to forgiven sinners (Psalm 32) that they can live a new life in the fear of the Lord and under divine protection.

Theme notes and profiles

Famine Salvation in the Psalms The Creator-King

Parallels

Psalm 148:1–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Eye: Anthropomorphic Uses of Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Famine: God Provided for his People During Famine: Righteous Delivered From God: Saviour Judgments: Saints: Provided For, During Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied