Psalms 81 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: On the gittith. One of Asaph's songs. Be happy and sing to God, our strength. Shout with joy to the God of Jacob.
Psalms 81 : 2 (ERVEN)
Begin the music. Play the tambourines. Play the pleasant harps and lyres.
Psalms 81 : 3 (ERVEN)
Blow the ram's horn at the time of the new moon and at the time of the full moon, when our festival begins.
Psalms 81 : 4 (ERVEN)
This is the law for the people of Israel. The God of Jacob gave the command.
Psalms 81 : 5 (ERVEN)
God made this agreement with Joseph's people, when he led them out of Egypt. In a language we didn't understand, God said,
Psalms 81 : 6 (ERVEN)
"I took the load from your shoulder. I let you drop the worker's basket.
Psalms 81 : 7 (ERVEN)
When you were in trouble, you called for help, and I set you free. I was hidden in the storm clouds, and I answered you. I tested you by the water at Meribah. " Selah
Psalms 81 : 8 (ERVEN)
"My people, I am warning you. Israel, listen to me!
Psalms 81 : 9 (ERVEN)
Don't worship any of the false gods that the foreigners worship.
Psalms 81 : 10 (ERVEN)
I, the Lord, am your God. I brought you out of Egypt. Israel, open your mouth, and I will feed you.
Psalms 81 : 11 (ERVEN)
"But my people did not listen to me. Israel did not obey me.
Psalms 81 : 12 (ERVEN)
So I let them go their own stubborn way and do whatever they wanted.
Psalms 81 : 13 (ERVEN)
If my people would listen to me and live the way I want,
Psalms 81 : 14 (ERVEN)
then I would defeat their enemies. I would punish those who cause them trouble.
Psalms 81 : 15 (ERVEN)
Those who hate the Lord would shake with fear. They would be punished forever.
Psalms 81 : 16 (ERVEN)
I would give the best wheat to my people. I would give them the purest honey, until they were satisfied."
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