In contrast to the political and military restlessness, God is calmly looking down on earth from heaven. The verb used means to look intently and with involvement. His presence is recognizable, like the sun's heat or the dew needed for the harvest. God will take action when the time is right. He knows exactly when to act.
4 Car ainsi m'a parlé l'Eternel: Je regarde tranquillement de ma demeure, Par la chaleur brillante de la lumière, Et par la vapeur de la rosée, au temps de la chaude moisson.