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?^(A)

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 person hide 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 filling you with food and your hearts with joy.”