³ things we have heard and known,
    things our ancestors have told us.^(A)

⁴ We will not hide them from their descendants;^(A)
    we will tell the next generation^(B)
the praiseworthy deeds^(C) of the Lord,
    his power, and the wonders^(D) he has done.

⁶ so the next generation would know them,
    even the children yet to be born,^(A)
    and they in turn would tell their children.

⁷ Then they would put their trust in God
    and would not forget^(A) his deeds
    but would keep his commands.^(B)