Psalms 78:2-8

2I will open my mouth to illustrate points. I will explain what has been hidden long ago,

3things that we have heard and known about, things that our parents have told us.

4We will not hide them from our children. We will tell the next generation about the Lord’s power and great deeds and the miraculous things he has done.

5He established written instructions for Jacob’s people. He gave his teachings to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to make them known to their children

6so that the next generation would know them. Children yet to be born ⌞would learn them⌟. They will grow up and tell their children

7to trust God, to remember what he has done, and to obey his commands.

8Then they will not be like their ancestors, a stubborn and rebellious generation. Their hearts were not loyal. Their spirits were not faithful to God.