10. God doth the counsel bring to noughtwhich heathen folk do take;And what the people do deviseof none effect doth make.
11. O but the counsel of the Lorddoth stand for ever sure;And of his heart the purposesfrom age to age endure.
12. That nation blessed is, whose God JEHOVAH is, and thoseA blessed people are, whom forhis heritage he chose.
13. The Lord from heav'n sees and beholdsall sons of men full well:
14. He views all from his dwelling-placethat in the earth do dwell.
15. He forms their hearts alike, and alltheir doings he observes.
16. Great hosts save not a king, much strengthno mighty man preserves.
17. An horse for preservationis a deceitful thing;And by the greatness of his strengthcan no deliv'rance bring.