1 A contemplation by Asaph.Hear my teaching, my people.Turn your ears to the words of my mouth.2 I will open my mouth in a parable.I will utter dark sayings of old,3 which we have heard and known,and our fathers have told us.4 We will not hide them from their children,telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord,his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done.