16. Which was made with Abraham,confirmed by oath to Isaac,
17. And ratified as binding for Jacob,an everlasting covenant for Israel:
18. “To you will I give the land of Canaan,your own allotted heritage.”
19. When they were few in number,a handful, and strangers there,
20. Wandering from nation to nation,from one kingdom to another,
21. He let no one oppress them;for their sake he rebuked kings:
22. “Do not touch my anointed,to my prophets do no harm.”
23. Sing to the Lord, all the earth,announce his salvation, day after day.
24. Tell his glory among the nations;among all peoples, his wondrous deeds.
25. For great is the Lord and highly to be praised;to be feared above all gods.
26. For the gods of the nations all do nothing,but the Lord made the heavens.