The Lord is praised for his works of creation, Psa 33:1-9; and for the stability of his own counsels, Psa 33:10, Psa 33:11. The blessedness of the people who have the knowledge of the true God, his grace, and providence, Psa 33:12-15. The vanity of all earthly dependence, Psa 33:16, Psa 33:17. The happiness of them that fear God, and trust in his mercy, Psa 33:18-22.
This Psalm has no title in the Hebrew and it was probably written on no particular occasion, but was intended as a hymn of praise in order to celebrate the power, wisdom, and mercy of God. Creation and providence are its principal subjects; and these lead the psalmist to glance at different parts of the ancient Jewish history. In eight of Kennicott's MSS., this Psalm is written as a part of the preceding.
Verse 1
Rejoice in the Lord - It is very likely that the last verse of the preceding Psalm was formerly the first verse of this. As this Psalm has no title, the verse was the more easily separated. In the preceding Psalm we have an account of the happiness of the justified man: in this, such are taught how to glorify God, and to praise him for the great things he had done for them.
Praise is comely for the upright - It is right they should give thanks to Him, who is the fountain whence they have received all the good they possess and thankfulness becomes the lips of the upright.