10 The Lord foils the plans of the nations;he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
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.