Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.

Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.

I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.