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.