10. Men from Judah’s family will be kings. The sign that his family rules will not leave his family before the real king comes. Then many people will obey and serve him.
11. He ties his donkeys to the best grapevines. He washes his clothes in the best wine.
12. His eyes are red from drinking wine. His teeth are white from drinking milk.
13. “Zebulun will live near the sea. His seacoast will be a safe place for ships. His land will continue as far as the city of Sidon.
14. “Issachar is like a donkey that has worked too hard. He will lie down under his heavy load.
15. He will see his land is pleasant and that his resting place is good. But he will agree to carry heavy loads; he will agree to work as a slave.
16. “Dan will rule his people as one of the tribes of Israel.
17. Dan will be like a snake at the side of the road. He will be like a dangerous snake lying near the path. That snake bites a horse’s foot, and the rider falls to the ground.
18. “Lord, I am waiting for your salvation.
19. “A group of robbers will attack Gad, but Gad will chase them away.
20. “Asher’s land will grow much good food. He will have food fit for a king!
21. “Naphtali is like a deer running free, and his words are beautiful.