1 Pay attention, my people, to my instruction!Listen to the words I speak!
2 I will sing a song that imparts wisdom;I will make insightful observations about the past.
3 What we have heard and learned – that which our ancestors have told us –
4 we will not hide from their descendants.We will tell the next generationabout the Lord’s praiseworthy acts,about his strength and the amazing things he has done.
5 He established a rule in Jacob;he set up a law in Israel.He commanded our ancestorsto make his deeds known to their descendants,
6 so that the next generation, children yet to be born,might know about them.They will grow up and tell their descendants about them.
7 Then they will place their confidence in God.They will not forget the works of God,and they will obey his commands.