Psalms 33:12
Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he has taken for his heritage.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
11The Lord's purpose is eternal, the designs of his heart go on through all the generations of man.
13The Lord is looking down from heaven; he sees all the sons of men;
Cross References
Exodus 34:9And he said, If now I have grace in your eyes, let the Lord go among us, for this is a stiff-necked people, and give us forgiveness for our wrongdoing and our sin, and take us for your heritage.
Deuteronomy 32:9For the Lord's wealth is his people; Jacob is the land of his heritage.
2 Samuel 20:19Your purpose is the destruction of a mother-town in Israel: why would you put an end to the heritage of the Lord?
Psalms 65:4\65:3\Evils have overcome us: but as for our sins, you will take them away.
Psalms 144:15Happy is the nation whose ways are so ordered: yes, happy is the nation whose God is the Lord.
Isaiah 41:10Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 33:2-12
An Exhortation to Praise God. 1 Rejoice in the Lord , O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 4 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord . 6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of… Read the whole commentary →