13. The Lord looks down from heaven;he sees every human being.
14. From his dwelling place God observesall who live on earth.
15. God is the one who made all their hearts,the one who knows everything they do.
16. Kings aren’t saved by the strength of their armies;warriors aren’t rescued by how much power they have.
17. A warhorse is a bad bet for victory;it can’t save despite its great strength.
18. But look here: the Lord’s eyes watch all who honor him,all who wait for his faithful love,
19. to deliver their lives from deathand keep them alive during a famine.
20. We put our hope in the Lord.He is our help and our shield.
21. Our heart rejoices in Godbecause we trust his holy name.
22. Lord, let your faithful love surround usbecause we wait for you.