1. Moses, the man of God, gave this blessing to the Israelites before he died.
2. He said:“The Lord came from Mount Sinai.He rose like the sun from Edom.He showed his greatness from Mount Paran.He came with thousands of angels.He came from the southern mountains.
3. The Lord surely loves his people.He takes care of all those who belong to him.They bow down at his feet.And they are taught by him.
4. Moses gave us the teachings.They belong to the people of Jacob.
5. The Lord became king of Israel.The leaders of the people gathered then.The tribes of Israel came together.
6. “Let the people of Reuben live and not die.But let the people be few.”
7. Moses said this about the people of Judah:“Lord, listen to Judah’s prayer.Bring them back to their people.They defend themselves with their hands.Help them fight their enemies!”