Psalms 33:9-16

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;

¹⁴From his house he keeps watch on all who are living on the earth;

¹⁵He makes all their hearts; their works are clear to him.

¹⁶A king's salvation is not in the power of his army; a strong man does not get free by his great strength.