1. Heavens, listen to me. Then I will speak. Earth, hear the words of my mouth.
2. Let my teaching fall like rain. Let my words come down like dew. Let them be like raindrops on new grass. Let them be like rain on tender plants.
3. I will make known the name of the Lord. Praise God! How great he is!
4. He is the Rock. His works are perfect. All of his ways are right. He is faithful. He doesn't do anything wrong. He is honest and fair.
5. Israel , you have sinned against him very much. It's too bad for you that you aren't his children anymore. You have become a twisted and evil nation.
6. Is that how you thank the Lord? You aren't wise. You are foolish. Remember, he's your Father. He's your Creator. He made you. He formed you.
7. Remember the days of old. Think about what the Lord did through those many years. Ask your father. He will tell you. Ask your elders. They'll explain it to you.
8. The Most High God gave the nations their lands. He divided up the human race. He set up borders for the nations. He did it based on the number of the sons of Israel.
9. The Lord's people are his share. Jacob is the nation he has received.