3 things we have heard and known

and that our ancestors have passed down to us.j

4 We will not hide them from their children,

but will tell a future generation

the praiseworthy acts of the Lord,

his might, and the wondrous works

he has performed.k

5 He established a testimony in Jacob

and set up a law in Israel,

which he commanded our ancestors

to teach to their childrenl

6 so that a future generation—

children yet to be born—might know.

They were to rise and tell their childrenm