³ I’ve had to endure your insults,
    but now my spirit prompts me to reply.

²     for I will speak to you in a parable.
I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—
³     stories we have heard and known,
    stories our ancestors handed down to us.
⁴ We will not hide these truths from our children;
    we will tell the next generation
about the glorious deeds of the Lord,
    about his power and his mighty wonders.
⁵ For he issued his laws to Jacob;
    he gave his instructions to Israel.
He commanded our ancestors
    to teach them to their children,

³ For my words are wise,
    and my thoughts are filled with insight.

¹¹ I will teach you about God’s power.
    I will not conceal anything concerning the Almighty.

² “I must reply
    because I am greatly disturbed.

²⁹ You should fear punishment yourselves,
    for your attitude deserves punishment.
    Then you will know that there is indeed a judgment.”

³ You have already insulted me ten times.
    You should be ashamed of treating me so badly.