(33:1) Music and Psalms - David was an accomplished harpist (1 Samuel 16:15-23). His inclination toward music is reflected in his psalms, where he frequently refers to musical instruments. He undoubtedly composed music for many of the Psalms, and he commissioned musicians for temple worship (1 Chronicles 25). Your doper sin swords are measured by the quality of his or her character. If your friends trust what you say, it is because they trust you. If you trust what God says, it is because you trust him to be the God he claims to be. If you doubt his words, you doubt the integrity of God himself. If you believe God is truly God, then believe what he says in his Word! The Bible is reliable because, unlike people, God does not lie, forget, change his words, or leave his promises unfulfilled. We can trust the Bible because it contains the words of a holy, trustworthy, and unchangeable God. 

(33:6-9) Lord of Creation - This is a poetic summary of the creation story found in the first chapter of Genesis. God is not just the coordinator of natural forces; he is the Lord of creation, the almighty God. Because he is all-powerful, we should revere him in all we do. 

(33:11) God's Plans Sand Firm Forever - Are you frustrated by inconsistencies you see in others, or even in yourself? God is completely trustworthy- his intentions never change. The Bible promises that good and perfect gifts come to us from the Creator who never changes (James 1:17). When you wonder if there is anyone you can trust, remember that God is completely consistent. Let him counsel you, and then rely on his plans for your life. 

(33:14) God Watches Over Us - God's watching over us has two dimensions: (1) He sees and understands our thoughts and motives. The psalmist explains here that God made the human heart and therefore completely understands people. John the apostle said that Jesus knew exactly what human nature was like, so no one can fool God (John 2:23-25). (2) God watches over us with love and protection. Knowing this should help us prioritize getting in tune with him each day. God knows what we are doing, and he guides us toward the right path if we listen to him. 

(33:16-17) God's Strength - The image of a horse represents military strength. Because God rules and overrules every nation, leaders should never put their trust in their physical power. Military might is not the basis for our hope. Our hope is in God and his gracious offer to save us if we will trust in him. 

(33:18-19) God's Protection - This is not an ironclad guarantee that all believers will be delivered from death and starvation. Thousands of Christian believers have been beaten to death, whipped, fed to lions, or executed (Romans 8:35-36; Hebrews 11:32-40). God can (and often miraculously does) deliver his followers from pain and death; sometimes, though, for purposes known only to him, he chooses not to. When faced with this harsh reality, we must focus on the wise judgments of God. The writer of this psalm was pleading for God's watchful care and protection. In times of crisis, we can place our hope in God.