Psalm 78:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

My friends, I beg you to listen as I teach.

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From east to west, the powerful LORD God has been calling together everyone on earth.

My people, I am God! Israel, I am your God. Listen to my charges against you.

You are really the one I have sinned against; I have disobeyed you and have done wrong. So it is right and fair for you to correct and punish me.

Our God, why have you completely rejected us? Why are you so angry with the ones you care for?

Here are some sayings of people with wisdom, so listen carefully as I teach.

The LORD says: You are my people and nation! So pay attention to me. My teaching will cause justice to shine like a light for every nation.

Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David.

If you have ears, pay attention!

Listen, kings and rulers, while I sing for the LORD, the God of Israel.