Psalm 33:1-22 VOICE

[1] Release your heart's joy in sweet music to the Eternal. When the upright passionately sing glory-filled songs to Him, everything is in its right place. [2] Worship the Eternal with your instruments, strings offering their praise; write awe-filled songs to Him on the 10-stringed harp. [3] Sing to Him a new song; play each the best way you can, and don't be afraid to be bold with your joyful feelings. [4] For the word of the Eternal is perfect and true; His actions are always faithful and right. [5] He loves virtue and equity; the Eternal's love fills the whole earth. [6] The unfathomable cosmos came into being at the word of the Eternal's imagination, a solitary voice in endless darkness. The breath of His mouth whispered the sea of stars into existence. [7] He gathers every drop of every ocean as in a jar, securing the ocean depths as His watery treasure. [8] Let all people stand in awe of the Eternal; let every man, woman, and child live in wonder of Him. [9] For He spoke, and all things came into being. A single command from His lips, and all creation obeyed and stood its ground. [10] The Eternal cripples the schemes of the other nations; He impedes the plans of rival peoples. [11] The Eternal's purposes will last to the end of time; the thoughts of His heart will awaken and stir all generations. [12] The nation whose True God is the Eternal is truly blessed; fortunate are all whom He chooses to inherit His legacy. [13] The Eternal peers down from heaven and watches all of humanity; [14] He observes every soul from His divine residence. [15] He has formed every human heart, breathing life into every human spirit; He knows the deeds of each person, inside and out. [16] A king is not delivered by the might of his army. Even the strongest warrior is not saved by his own strength. [17] A horse is not the way to victory; its great strength cannot rescue. [18] Listen, the eye of the Eternal is upon those who live in awe of Him, those who hope in His steadfast love, [19] That He may save them from the darkness of the grave and be kept alive during the lean seasons. [20] We live with hope in the Eternal. We wait for Him, for He is our Divine Help and Impenetrable Shield. [21] Our hearts erupt with joy in Him because we trust His holy name. [22] O Eternal, drench us with Your endless love, even now as we wait for You.