Morning Psalm

Hear my teaching, O my people;*

incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

I will open my mouth in a parable;*

I will declare the mysteries of ancient times.

That which we have heard and known,

and what our forefathers have told us,*

we will not hide from their children.

We will recount to generations to come

the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the LORD,*

and the wonderful works he has done.

He gave his decrees to Jacob

and established a law for Israel,*

which he commanded them to teach their children;

That the generations to come might know,

and the children yet unborn;*

that they in turn might tell it to their children:

So that they might put their trust in God*

and not forget the deeds of God,

but keep his commandments;

And not be like their forefathers,

a stubborn and rebellious generation,*

a generation whose heart was not steadfast,

and whose spirit was not faithful to God.

Psalm 78:1-8