1. This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
2. He said,“The Lord came from Sinai,and rose from Seir to them.He shone from Mount Paran.He came from the ten thousands of holy ones.At his right hand was a fiery law for them.
3. Yes, he loves the people.All his holy ones are in your hand.They sat down at your feet.Each receives your words.
4. Moses commanded us a law,an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob.
5. He was king in Jeshurun,when the heads of the people were gathered,all the tribes of Israel together.
6. “Let Reuben live, and not die;Nor let his men be few.”
7. This is for Judah. He said,“Hear, Lord, the voice of Judah.Bring him in to his people.With his hands he contended for himself.You shall be a help against his adversaries.”
8. About Levi he said,“Your Thummim and your Urim are with your godly one,whom you proved at Massah,with whom you contended at the waters of Meribah.