¹⁰ The Lord foils^(A) the plans^(B) of the nations;^(C)
    he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
¹¹ But the plans of the Lord stand firm^(D) forever,
    the purposes^(E) of his heart through all generations.

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

⁹ In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.^(A)

³³ The lot is cast^(A) into the lap,
    but its every decision^(B) is from the Lord.^(C)

³¹ The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.^(A)

²⁶ This is the plan^(A) determined for the whole world;
    this is the hand^(B) stretched out over all nations.
²⁷ For the Lord Almighty has purposed,^(C) and who can thwart him?
    His hand^(D) is stretched out, and who can turn it back?^(E)