2 I am going to use wise sayingsand explain mysteries from the past,
3 things we have heard and known,things that our ancestors told us.
4 We will not keep them from our children;we will tell the next generationabout the Lord's power and his great deedsand the wonderful things he has done.
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.