Psalms 33:9
For he gave the word, and it was done; by his order it was fixed for ever.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
In Context
10The Lord undoes the designs of the nations; he makes the thoughts of the peoples without effect.
Cross References
Genesis 1:3And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Psalms 93:5Your witness is most certain; it is right for your house to be holy, O Lord, for ever.
Psalms 148:5Let them give praise to the name of the Lord: for he gave the order, and they were made.
Colossians 1:16For by him all things were made, in heaven and on earth, things seen and things unseen, authorities, lords, rulers, and powers; all things were made by him and for him;
Hebrews 11:3By faith it is clear to us that the order of events was fixed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made from things which only seem to be.
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 →