⁷ For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to Him?

²³ “Am I a God who is only near”^(A)—this is the Lord’s declaration—“and not a God who is far away? ²⁴ Can a man hide himself in secret places where I cannot see him?”^(B)—the Lord’s declaration. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?”^(C)—the Lord’s declaration.

¹⁷ although He did not leave Himself without a witness,^(A) since He did what is good by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons^(B) and satisfying your^[a] hearts with food and happiness.”