9For he gave the word, and it was done; by his order it was fixed for ever.
10The Lord undoes the designs of the nations; he makes the thoughts of the peoples without effect.
11The Lord's purpose is eternal, the designs of his heart go on through all the generations of man.
12Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he has taken for his heritage.
13The Lord is looking down from heaven; he sees all the sons of men;