1 My people, hear my instruction;

listen to the words from my mouth.  *

2 I will declare wise sayings;

I will speak mysteries from the past  *  —

3 things we have heard and known

and that our ancestors have passed down to us.  *

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.  *