Hear my teaching, O my people; *

incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

I will open my mouth in a parable; *

I will declare the mysteries of ancient times.

That which we have heard and known,

and what our forefathers have told us, *

we will not hide from their children.

We will recount to generations to come

the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the Lord, *

and the wonderful works he has done.

He gave his decrees to Jacob

and established a law for Israel, *

which he commanded them to teach their children;

That the generations to come might know,

and the children yet unborn; *

that they in their turn might tell it to their children;

So that they might put their trust in God, *

and not forget the deeds of God,

but keep his commandments;