11. But the Lord’S decisions are good forever. His plans are good for generation after generation.
12. Great blessings belong to those who have the Lord as their God! He chose them to be his own special people.
13. The Lord looked down from heaven and saw all the people.
14. From his high throne he looked down at all the people living on earth.
15. He created every person’s mind, and he knows what each one is doing.
16. A king is not saved by the power of his army. A soldier does not survive by his own great strength.
17. Horses don’t really bring victory in war. Their strength cannot help you escape.
18. The Lord watches over his followers, those who wait for him to show his faithful love.
19. He saves them from death. He gives them strength when they are hungry.
20. So we will wait for the Lord. He helps us and protects us.