King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
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he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.
16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
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No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.
17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
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A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
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But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
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to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
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We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
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In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
22 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
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May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
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