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,