16. the covenant that he made with Abraham,his sworn promise to Isaac,
17. which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute,to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
18. saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan,as your portion for an inheritance.”
19. When you were few in number,of little account, and sojourners in it,
20. wandering from nation to nation,from one kingdom to another people,
21. he allowed no one to oppress them;he rebuked kings on their account,
22. saying, “Touch not my anointed ones,do my prophets no harm!”
23. Sing to the Lord, all the earth!Tell of his salvation from day to day.
24. Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples!
25. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,and he is to be feared above all gods.
26. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
27. Splendor and majesty are before him;strength and joy are in his place.
28. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!