78:2 I will sing a song that imparts wisdom;

I will make insightful observations about the past. ¹ 

78:3 What we have heard and learned ²  –

that which our ancestors ³  have told us –

78:4 we will not hide from their ⁴  descendants.

We will tell the next generation

about the Lord’s praiseworthy acts, ⁵ 

about his strength and the amazing things he has done.