³ I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.

³ These ten times have ye reproached me: Ye are not ashamed that ye deal hardly with me.

²⁹ Be ye afraid of the sword: For wrath `bringeth' the punishments of the sword, That ye may know there is a judgment.

² Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.

¹¹ I will teach you concerning the hand of God; That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.

³ My words `shall utter' the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

³ My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,

³ Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us.

⁴ We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done.

⁵ For he established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which he commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children;