Things that make you go "Hmmmm"
The Daily Wisdom splash that appeared on this site today (10/18/05 if you hadn't been keeping track) really gives one pause. The first thought I had about Psalm 33:12 was "Hmmm ... divine rule ... God-granted sovereignty ... theocracy?"
A pretty scattered thought to be sure. Looking at the verse in context didn't help much, but it did add to the mental fodder. As a whole the focus shifts to God's favor. As with individuals, only God-fearing nations will gain the Lord's blessings.
Or not. I'm definitely going to have to think about this some more. In the long run it probably won't matter as it is personal salvation that matters. Governments and nations are strictly human constructs that won't have value when the Eternal Kingdom is revealed to the faithful.