Deuteronomy 32:1-10

1Listen, heaven, and I will speak. Earth, hear the words from my mouth.

2Let my teachings come down like raindrops. Let my words drip like dew, like gentle rain on grass, like showers on green plants.

3I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Give our God the greatness he deserves!

4He is a rock. What he does is perfect. All his ways are fair. He is a faithful God, who does no wrong. He is honorable and reliable.

5He recognizes that his people are corrupt. To their shame they are no longer his children. They are devious and scheming.

6Is this how you repay the Lord, you foolish and silly people? Isn’t he your Father and Owner, who made you and formed you?

7Remember a time long ago. Think about all the past generations. Ask your fathers to remind you, and your leaders to tell you.

8When the Most High gave nations their land, when he divided the descendants of Adam, he set up borders for the tribes corresponding to the number of the sons of Israel.

9But the Lord’s people were his property. Jacob was his own possession.

10He found his people in a desert land, in a barren place where animals howl. He guarded them, took care of them, and protected them because they were helpless.