Neville Goddard on Psalms 33:16-22 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Psalms 33 in context

Scripture Focus

16There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

17An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

18Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

19To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

20Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

21For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

22Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

Psalms 33:16-22

Biblical Context

Power from armies and horses cannot save a person. True deliverance comes from the Lord's mercy and the trust of those who fear Him, waiting on Him.

Neville's Inner Vision

See these lines as a map of your inner world, not a historical pull between kings and armies. External strength cannot deliver you; the images of a host or a mighty man point to your misidentification with force. The eye of the LORD resting on those who fear Him and hope in His mercy marks a change in your awareness, where you choose mercy over reliance on externals. Deliverance from death and sustenance in famine refer to states of consciousness—your inner life kept alive by the recognition that the divine eye is upon you. Your soul waits for the LORD, a deliberate turning toward the I AM as helper and shield. When the heart rejoices in His holy name, you have aligned with mercy as your foundation. Let mercy rest upon you as you place your trust there, and you will experience salvation in the present moment.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the state of I AM as your shield. Feel mercy wrapping you like light, and revise fear by whispering, 'The Lord is my help and shield'; rest in that feeling for several minutes.