9. For he spoke, and it came to be,commanded, and it stood in place.
10. The Lord foils the plan of nations,frustrates the designs of peoples.
11. But the plan of the Lord stands forever,the designs of his heart through all generations.
12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people chosen as his inheritance.
13. From heaven the Lord looks downand observes the children of Adam,
14. From his dwelling place he surveysall who dwell on earth.
15. The One who fashioned together their heartsis the One who knows all their works.
16. A king is not saved by a great army,nor a warrior delivered by great strength.
17. Useless is the horse for safety;despite its great strength, it cannot be saved.
18. Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear him,upon those who count on his mercy,
19. To deliver their soul from death,and to keep them alive through famine.
20. Our soul waits for the Lord,he is our help and shield.
21. For in him our hearts rejoice;in his holy name we trust.
22. May your mercy, Lord, be upon us;as we put our hope in you.