11. But the plans of the Lord stand firm for ever,the purposes of his heart through all generations.
12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people he chose for his inheritance.
13. From heaven the Lord looks downand sees all mankind;
14. from his dwelling-place he watchesall who live on earth –
15. he who forms the hearts of all,who considers everything they do.
16. No king is saved by the size of his army;no warrior escapes by his great strength.
17. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;despite all its great strength it cannot save.
18. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
19. to deliver them from deathand keep them alive in famine.
20. We wait in hope for the Lord;he is our help and our shield.