¹⁵ All living things look hopefully to you,
    and you give them food when they need it.
¹⁶ You give them enough
    and satisfy the needs of all.

¹⁷ The Lord is righteous in all he does,
    merciful in all his acts.
¹⁸ He is near to those who call to him,
    who call to him with sincerity.