The Word Creates All Things: Praise the Sovereign Creator
The Lord is to be praised with new and skillful songs because His upright Word created the heavens and governs the earth in justice and love.
Psalms 33:1–9 (BSB)
1Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
2Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.
3Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
4For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.
5The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.
6By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.
7He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.
9For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.
What is the big idea of Psalms 33:1–9?
The Lord is to be praised with new and skillful songs because His upright Word created the heavens and governs the earth in justice and love.
How does Psalms 33:1–9 point to Christ?
Jesus is the Eternal Word through whom all things were made; He is the 'New Song' of our salvation whose own breath was given up so that we could be part of His new creation forever.
Authorial Intent
To summon the righteous to skillful and joyous worship based on the integrity of God’s character and His sovereign power as the Creator of the universe through His Word.
Chapter: Psalm 33
Rejoicing in the LORD's Creative Word and Covenant Care
The righteous rejoice and wait in hope because the LORD's faithful word creates, governs, sees, frustrates human pride, and delivers those who fear Him.