Psalms 33:20 nasb — Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

NASB

"Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield."

— Psalms 33:20, NASB

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KJV
“Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.”
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ASV
“Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield. ”
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WEB
“Our soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield.”
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NET
“We wait for the LORD; he is our deliverer and shield.”
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DRB
“Many are the afflictions of the just; but out of them all will the Lord deliver them.”
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BBE
“Our souls are waiting for the Lord; he is our help and our salvation.”
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KJVA
“Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.”
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Psalms 33 — Context

A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.

Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,

To deliver their soul from death And to keep them alive in famine.

Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in His holy name.

Let Your lovingkindness, O LORD, be upon us, According as we have hoped in You.

Psalms 33:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 33:20 say?

Psalms 33:20 in the NASB reads: “Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.”

Where is Psalms 33:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 33:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, verse 20.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 33:20.

What translation should I read Psalms 33:20 in?

Psalms 33:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 33:20?

Psalms 33:20 reads (NASB): “Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 33:20 nasb — Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

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