4. For this is a statute for Israel,a decree of the God of Jacob.
5. This He ordained in Joseph as a decreewhen He went out against the land of Egypt.I heard a voice that I had not known:
6. “I removed his shoulder from the burden;his hands were released from holding the basket.
7. You called in trouble, and I delivered you;I answered you in the secret place of thunder;I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
8. Hear, O My people, and I will testify against you.O Israel, if you would listen to me!