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Psalms 33:20

Psalms 33:20
Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Our soul waiteth for the Lord,.... This, and what follows, are the words of the church, expressing her expectation, faith, and joy, by reason of what is suggested in the preceding verses. She…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Our soul waiteth for the Lord - This and the subsequent verses to the end of the psalm refer to the people of God, expressing their faith in him in view of the considerations suggested in the former…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 33:12-22

We are here taught to give to God the glory,

I. Of his common providence towards all the children of men. Though he has endued man with understanding and freedom of will, yet he reserves to himself…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 33:20-22

The people's concluding profession of patient trust and hope, corresponding to the introductory invitation of Psa 33:1-3, and springing naturally out of the consideration of Jehovah's character in Psa…