5. He was king over Jeshurun when the leaders of the people assembled, along with the tribes of Israel.
6. “Let Reuben live and not die, nor his people be few.”
7. And this he said about Judah: “Hear, Lord, the cry of Judah; bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause. Oh, be his help against his foes!”
8. About Levi he said: “Your Thummim and Urim belong to your faithful servant. You tested him at Massah; you contended with him at the waters of Meribah.
9. He said of his father and mother, ‘I have no regard for them.’ He did not recognize his brothers or acknowledge his own children, but he watched over your word and guarded your covenant.
10. He teaches your precepts to Jacob and your law to Israel. He offers incense before you and whole burnt offerings on your altar.