4. He protected the people against brigandsand strengthened the city against the enemy.
5. How splendid he was as he looked out from the tent,as he came from behind the veil!
6. Like a star shining among the clouds,like the full moon at the festal season;
7. Like sun shining upon the temple of the King,like a rainbow appearing in the cloudy sky;
8. Like blossoms on the branches in springtime,like a lily by running waters;Like a green shoot on Lebanon in summer,
9. like the fire of incense at sacrifice;Like a vessel of hammered gold,studded with all kinds of precious stones;
10. Like a luxuriant olive tree heavy with fruit,a plant with branches abounding in oil;
11. Wearing his glorious robes,and vested in sublime magnificence,As he ascended the glorious altarand lent majesty to the court of the sanctuary.
12. When he received the portions from the priestswhile he stood before the sacrificial wood,His sons stood round him like a garland,like young cedars on Lebanon;And like poplars by the brook they surrounded him,
13. all the sons of Aaron in their glory,With the offerings to the Lord in their hands,in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel.
14. Once he had completed the service at the altarand arranged the sacrificial hearth for the Most High,
15. And had stretched forth his hand for the cup,to offer blood of the grape,And poured it out at the foot of the altar,a sweet-smelling odor to God the Most High,
16. Then the sons of Aaron would sound a blast,the priests, on their trumpets of beaten metal;A blast to resound mightilyas a reminder before the Most High.
17. All the people with one accordwould fall with face to the groundIn adoration before the Most High,before the Holy One of Israel.
18. Then hymns would re-echo,and over the throng sweet strains of praise resound.
19. All the people of the land would shout for joy,praying to the Merciful One,As the high priest completed the service at the altarby presenting to God the fitting sacrifice.