4. For charge to Isr'el,and a law of Jacob's God was this.
5. To Joseph this a testimonyhe made, when Egypt landHe travell'd through, where speech I heardI did not understand.
6. His shoulder I from burdens took,his hands from pots did free.
7. Thou didst in trouble on me call,and I deliver'd thee:In secret place of thunderingI did thee answer make;And at the streams of Meribahof thee a proof did take.
8. O thou, my people, give an ear,I'll testify to thee;To thee, O Isr'el, if thou wiltbut hearken unto me.
9. In midst of thee there shall not beany strange god at all;Nor unto any god unknownthou bowing down shalt fall.
10. I am the Lord thy God, which didfrom Egypt land thee guide;I'll fill thy mouth abundantly,do thou it open wide.