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13-15 The Lord gazes down upon mankind from heaven where he lives. He has made their hearts and closely watches everything they do.

16-17 The best-equipped army cannot save a king—for great strength is not enough to save anyone. A war horse is a poor risk for winning victories—it is strong, but it cannot save.

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14 from his dwelling place(A) he watches
    all who live on earth—
15 he who forms(B) the hearts of all,
    who considers everything they do.(C)

16 No king is saved by the size of his army;(D)
    no warrior escapes by his great strength.

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