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.
8 Then they will not be like their ancestors,who were a stubborn and rebellious generation,a generation that was not committedand faithful to God.
9 The Ephraimites were armed with bows,but they retreated in the day of battle.
10 They did not keep their covenant with God,and they refused to obey his law.