I will tell you a story. I will tell you about things from the past that are hard to understand.
He always used stories to teach them. But when he was alone with his followers, Jesus explained everything to them.
I listened to these sayings. And now, with my harp, I will sing and make the hidden meaning clear.
These sayings will help you understand proverbs, stories with hidden meanings, words of the wise, and other difficult sayings.
The Lord became very angry and upset with them. So he took them out of their land. He put them in another land, where they are today.’
Why should I be afraid when trouble comes? There is no need to fear when evil enemies surround me.
Remember what happened long ago. Remember, I am God and there is no other God. There is no other like me.