16. the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac.
17. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
18. “To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit.”
19. When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it,
20. they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21. He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:
22. “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”
23. Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
24. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
25. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
26. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
27. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
28. Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.