Psalm 33

Common Metre (8,6,8,6)

Suggested Tunes:

(vv.1-5) 77 Irish, 54 Eatington

(vv.6-11) 38 Caithness, 154 Petersham

(vv.12-22) 118 St Leonard, 155 Psalm 107

1    Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;

            it comely is and right,

      That upright men, with thankful voice,

            should praise the Lord of might.

2    Praise God with harp, and unto him

            sing with the psaltery;

      Upon a ten-string’d instrument

            make ye sweet melody.

3    A new song to him sing, and play

            with loud noise skilfully;

4    For right is God’s word, all his works

            are done in verity.

5    To judgment and to righteousness

            a love he beareth still;

      The loving-kindness of the Lord

            the earth throughout doth fill.

6    The heavens by the word of God

            did their beginning take;

      And by the breathing of his mouth

            he all their hosts did make.

7    The waters of the seas he brings

            together as an heap;

      And in storehouses, as it were,

            he layeth up the deep.

8    Let earth, and all that live therein,

            with rev’rence fear the Lord;

      Let all the world’s inhabitants

            dread him with one accord.

9    For he did speak the word, and done

            it was without delay;

      Established it firmly stood,

            whatever he did say.

10  God doth the counsel bring to nought

            which heathen folk do take;

      And what the people do devise

            of none effect doth make.

11  O but the counsel of the Lord

            doth stand for ever sure;

      And of his heart the purposes

            from age to age endure.

12  That nation blessed is, whose God

            JEHOVAH is, and those

      A blessed people are, whom for

            his heritage he chose.

13  The Lord from heav’n sees and beholds

            all sons of men full well:

14  He views all from his dwelling-place

            that in the earth do dwell.

15  He forms their hearts alike, and all

            their doings he observes.

16  Great hosts save not a king, much strength

            no mighty man preserves.

17  An horse for preservation

            is a deceitful thing;

      And by the greatness of his strength

            can no deliv’rance bring.

18  Behold, on those that do him fear

            the Lord doth set his eye;

      Ev’n those who on his mercy do

            with confidence rely.

19  From death to free their soul, in dearth

            life unto them to yield.

20  Our soul doth wait upon the Lord;

            he is our help and shield.

21  Sith in his holy name we trust,

            our heart shall joyful be.

22  Lord, let thy mercy be on us,

            as we do hope in thee.