18 promising, "I hereby give you the land of Canaanas your allotted inheritance."
19 When they were few in number—insignificant, just immigrants—
20 wandering from nation to nation,from one kingdom to the next,
21 God didn’t let anyone oppress them.God punished kings for their sake:
22 "Don’t touch my anointed ones;don’t harm my prophets!"
23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth!Share the news of his saving work every single day!
24 Declare God’s glory among the nations;declare his wondrous works among all people