1. We have heard it with our ears, O God;our ancestors have told uswhat you did in their days,in days long ago.
2. With your hand you drove out the nationsand planted our ancestors;you crushed the peoplesand made our ancestors flourish.
3. It was not by their sword that they won the land,nor did their arm bring them victory;it was your right hand, your arm,and the light of your face, for you loved them.