¹² Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,^(A)
    the people he chose^(B) for his inheritance.^(C)

¹⁶ No king is saved by the size of his army;^(A)
    no warrior escapes by his great strength.
¹⁷ A horse^(B) is a vain hope for deliverance;
    despite all its great strength it cannot save.