1 Listen to what I have to teach you, my people; hear what I have to say.

2 I will tell you wise sayings;* I will explain mysteries from the past

3 that we have heard before and reflected on; stories our forefathers passed down to us.

4 We will not keep them from our children; we will tell the next generation about God's marvelous actions—about his power and the amazing things he has done.