1. My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.
2. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old—
3. things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.
4. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.