Psalms 33

What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,
whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.

The Lord looks down from heaven,
and sees the whole human race.

From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.
He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.

The best-equipped army cannot save a king
nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.
Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory –
for all in its strength, it cannot save you.

BUT THE LORD watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love.
He rescues them from death
and keeps them alive in times of famine.

We put our hope in the Lord.
He is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.

Let your unfailing love surround us Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.