Psalms 78

Lessons from Israel’s Past

1 My people, hear my instruction;

listen to the words from my mouth.  * 78:1 Pr 5:7; 7:24; Is 55:3

2 I will declare wise sayings;

I will speak mysteries from the past  * 78:2 Ps 49:4; Pr 1:6; Mt 13:35  —

3 things we have heard and known

and that our ancestors have passed down to us.  * 78:3 Ps 44:1

4 We will not hide them from their children,

but will tell a future generation

the praiseworthy acts of the  Lord,

his might, and the wondrous works

he has performed.  * 78:4 Dt 6:7; 11:19; Ps 145:4