1. These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died.
2. The Lord came from Mount Sinai;he rose like the sun over Edomand shone on his people from Mount Paran.10,000 angels were with him,a flaming fire at his right-hand.
3. The Lord loves his peopleand protects those who belong to him.So we bow at his feetand obey his commands.
4. We obey the Law that Moses gave us,our nation's most treasured possession.
5. The Lord became king of his people Israelwhen their tribes and leaders were gathered together.
6. Moses said about the tribe of Reuben:“May Reuben never die out,Although their people are few.”
7. About the tribe of Judah he said:“Lord, listen to their cry for help;Unite them again with the other tribes.Fight for them, Lord,And help them against their enemies.”
8. About the tribe of Levi he said:“You, Lord, reveal your will by the Urim and ThummimThrough your faithful servants, the Levites;You put them to the test at MassahAnd proved them true at the waters of Meribah.
9. They showed greater loyalty to youThan to parents, brothers, or children.They obeyed your commandsAnd were faithful to your covenant.
10. They will teach your people to obey your Law;They will offer sacrifices on your altar.