Psalm 33:12-22, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he
chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his
dwelling place he watches all who live on earth- he who forms the hearts of all, who considers
everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great
strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But
the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to
deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our
help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing
love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.”