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11 But the plan of the Lord remains forever,
    the designs of his heart for all generations.
12 [a]Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
    the people whom he has chosen as his heritage.[b]
13 [c]The Lord gazes down from heaven
    and beholds the entire human race.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 33:12 The psalmist now meditates on the election of God’s people, after he has stressed the Lord’s power and steadfast carrying out of his plans.
  2. Psalm 33:12 The Lord freely chose his people as his heritage (see Pss 28:9; 74:2; 78:62, 71; 94:5, 14; 106:5, 40; Ex 19:5; Deut 4:20; 9:26, 29).
  3. Psalm 33:13 The Lord sees everything that happens on earth (vv. 13-15) and controls human destinies. Hearts: see note on Ps 4:8.

11 But the plans of the Lord stand firm(A) forever,
    the purposes(B) of his heart through all generations.

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,(C)
    the people he chose(D) for his inheritance.(E)
13 From heaven the Lord looks down(F)
    and sees all mankind;(G)

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