2 Sing as you play tambourinesand the lovely soundingstringed instruments.
3 Sound the trumpets and startthe New Moon Festival.We must also celebratewhen the moon is full.
4 This is the law in Israel,and it was given to usby the God of Jacob.
5 The descendants of Josephwere told to obey it,when God led them outfrom the land of Egypt.In a language unknown to me,I heard someone say:
6 “I lifted the burdenfrom your shoulderand took the heavy basketfrom your hands.
7 When you were in trouble,I rescued you,and from the thunderclouds,I answered your prayers.Later I tested youat Meribah Spring.
8 “Listen, my people,while I, the Lord,correct you!Israel, if you would onlypay attention to me!