Commentary on Psalms Volume 1 John Calvin
Psalm 33
PSALM 33.
David, or whoever was the author of this psalm, in order to excite believers to praise God, founds his argument upon the general providence of God, by which he sustains, protects, and governs the whole world. Afterwards he celebrates God's paternal kindness towards his chosen people, showing at the same time how necessary it is that the godly should be cherished by his special care.
Psalm 33:1-4
1. Rejoice in Jehovah, ye righteous; praise is comely 670 for the upright. 2. Praise Jehovah upon the harp; sing unto him upon the viol, and an instrument of ten strings. 3. Sing a new song to him; sing loudly with joyfulness: 4. For the word of Jehovah is right; and all his works are in faithfulness. 671 "Ou, digne d'estre aimee par les," etc. — Fr. marg. "Or, is worthy of being loved by them."
"Fideles, c'est, fermes et permanentes." — Fr. marg. "Faithful, that is, firm and permanent."