5 He gave laws to the people of Israeland commandments to the descendants of Jacob.He instructed our ancestorsto teach his laws to their children,
6 so that the next generation might learn themand in turn should tell their children.
7 In this way they also would put their trust in Godand not forget what he has done,but always obey his commandments.
8 They would not be like their ancestors,a rebellious and disobedient people,whose trust in God was never firmand who did not remain faithful to him.
9 The Ephraimites, armed with bows and arrows,ran away on the day of battle.
10 They did not keep their covenant with God;they refused to obey his law.
11 They forgot what he had done,the miracles they had seen him perform.