13 The Lord (A)looks from heaven;
He (B)sees all the sons of men;
14 From (C)His dwelling place He looks out
On all the inhabitants of the earth,
15 He who (D)fashions [a]the hearts of them all,
He who (E)understands all their works.
16 (F)The king is not saved by a mighty army;
A warrior is not delivered by great strength.
17 A (G)horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.

18 Behold, (H)the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
On those who [b](I)hope for His lovingkindness,
19 To (J)deliver their soul from death
And to keep them alive (K)in famine.
20 Our soul (L)waits for the Lord;
He is our (M)help and our shield.
21 For our (N)heart rejoices in Him,
Because we trust in His holy name.
22 Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us,
According as we have [c]hoped in You.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 33:15 Or their heart together
  2. Psalm 33:18 Or wait
  3. Psalm 33:22 Or waited for