Psalms 33:22

Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us,.... That is, an application of it in its effects: it is a prayer for a communication of grace and mercy to help in a time of need; and for a discovery of pardoning…

Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us - Let us find or obtain thy mercy or thy favor. According as we hope in thee - It may be remarked in regard to this: (a) it is but “reasonable” that we should look…

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…

Let thy lovingkindness (Psa 33:33; Psa 33:33), O Lord, be upon us,

According as we have hoped in thee (or, waited for thee).

Comp. Psa 31:1; Psa 31:24; Rom 5:4-5.