⁸ “Ask the people of past generations.
    Find out what their ancestors had learned.

²⁹ Haven’t you asked travelers?
    But you didn’t pay attention to their directions.

¹⁸ I’ll tell you what wise people have declared
    and what was not kept secret from their ancestors.

5 “Cry out!
    Is there anyone to answer you?
        To which of the holy ones will you turn?