1. The understanding of Asaph. O my people, attend to my law. Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
2. I will open my mouth in parables. I will speak about concepts that are from the beginning.
3. We have heard and known such great things, as our fathers have described to us.
4. These things have not been hidden from their sons in any generation: declaring the praises of the Lord, and his virtues, and the wonders that he has done.