My people, listen to my teaching; listen to what I say.
The God of gods, the Lord, speaks. He calls the earth from the rising to the setting sun.
God says, “My people, listen to me; Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your God.
You are the only one I have sinned against; I have done what you say is wrong. You are right when you speak and fair when you judge.
God, why have you rejected us for so long? Why are you angry with us, the sheep of your pasture?
Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you.
“My people, listen to me; my nation, pay attention to me. I will give the people my teachings, and my decisions will be like a light to all people.
Come to me and listen; listen to me so you may live. I will make an agreement with you that will last forever. I will give you the blessings I promised to David.
Let those with ears use them and listen.”
Listen, kings. Pay attention, rulers! I myself will sing to the Lord. I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.
