“Let your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you. By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.”
by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine.
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We wait for the LORD; he is our deliverer and shield.
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For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.
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May we experience your faithfulness, O LORD, for we wait for you.
Psalms 33:22 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 33:22 say?
Psalms 33:22 in the NET Bible reads: “May we experience your faithfulness, O LORD, for we wait for you.”
Where is Psalms 33:22 in the Bible?
Psalms 33:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, verse 22.
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 33:22.
What translation should I read Psalms 33:22 in?
Psalms 33:22 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 33:22?
Psalms 33:22 reads (NET): “May we experience your faithfulness, O LORD, for we wait for you.” 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.