8 About the tribe of Levi he said:“You, Lord, reveal your will by the Urim and ThummimThrough your faithful servants, the Levites;You put them to the test at MassahAnd proved them true at the waters of Meribah.
9 They showed greater loyalty to youThan to parents, brothers, or children.They obeyed your commandsAnd were faithful to your covenant.
10 They will teach your people to obey your Law;They will offer sacrifices on your altar.
11 Lord, help their tribe to grow strong;Be pleased with what they do.Crush all their enemies;Let them never rise again.”
12 About the tribe of Benjamin he said:“This is the tribe the Lord loves and protects;He guards them all the day long,And he dwells in their midst.”
13 About the tribe of Joseph he said:“May the Lord bless their land with rainAnd with water from under the earth.
14 May their land be blessed with sun-ripened fruit,Rich with the best fruits of each season.