4. He calls to the heavens aboveand to the earth, that he may judge his people:
5. “Gather to me my faithful ones,who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!”
6. The heavens declare his righteousness,for God himself is judge! Selah
7. “Hear, O my people, and I will speak;O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your God.
8. Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you;your burnt offerings are continually before me.