51. He slaughtered every firstborn in Egypt,the ones born in the tents of Ham when their fathers were young.
52. But he led his own people out like sheepand guided them like a flock through the wilderness.
53. He led them safely.They had no fear while the sea covered their enemies.
54. He brought them into his holy land,to this mountain that his power had won.
55. He forced nations out of their wayand gave them the land of the nations as their inheritance.He settled the tribes of Israel in their own tents.
56. They tested God Most High and rebelled against him.They did not obey his written instructions.