16. and the most plentiful crops of the earth.May the Lord bless their land with the favorof the one who was in the burning bush.May these blessings come to the tribes of Joseph.May they crown the people who are like princes in Israel.
17. They will be as majestic as a firstborn bull.Their horns will be like the horns of a wild ox.They will use them to push away nationsincluding those at the ends of the earth.The tens of thousands from the tribe of Ephraimand the thousands from the tribe of Manasseh will be like this.”
18. About the tribe of Zebulun he said,“People of Zebulun, enjoy yourselves when you go to war,and you people of Issachar, enjoy yourselves when you stay at home.
19. They will invite nations to their mountain,and there they will offer the proper sacrifices.They will be nourished by the abundance from the seasand the treasures hidden in the sand.”
20. About the tribe of Gad he said,“Blessed is the one who gives the people of Gad more land.They wait there like a lion.They can tear off an arm or a head.
21. They chose the best land for themselves.Indeed, a commander’s piece of land was reserved for them.They were leaders of the peopleand did for Israel what the Lord considers fair and honorable.”
22. About the tribe of Dan he said,“The people of Dan are a lion cub.Out of Bashan they pounce ⌊on their enemies⌋.”
23. About the tribe of Naphtali he said,“The people of Naphtali enjoy the Lord’s favorand are filled with the Lord’s blessings.They will take possession of the lake and the land south of it.”
24. About the tribe of Asher he said,“The people of Asher are the most blessed of the sons of Israel.May they be the Israelites’ favorite tribeand wash their feet in olive oil.
25. May the locks and bolts of your gates be made of iron and copper.May your strength last as long as you live.
26. “There’s no one like your God, Jeshurun!He rides through the heavens to help you.In majesty he rides through the clouds.
27. The eternal God is your shelter,and his everlasting arms support you.He will force your enemies out of your wayand tell you to destroy them.
28. So Israel will live securely.Jacob’s spring will be ⌊left⌋ alonein a land of grain and new wine.Dew will drip from Israel’s skies.
29. You are blessed, Israel!Who is like you,a nation saved by the Lord?He is a shield that helps youand a sword that wins your victories.Your enemies will come crawling to you,and you will stomp on their backs.”