9 He said about his father and mother,‘I don’t care about them.’He did not treat his brothers as favoritesor give special favors to his children,but he protected your wordand guarded your agreement.
10 He teaches your laws to the people of Jacoband your teachings to the people of Israel.He burns incense before youand makes whole burnt offerings on your altar.
11 Lord, make them strong;be pleased with the work they do.Defeat those who attack them,and don’t let their enemies rise up again.”
12 Moses said this about the people of Benjamin:“The Lord’s loved ones will lie down in safety,because he protects them all day long.The ones he loves rest with him.”
13 Moses said this about the people of Joseph:“May the Lord bless their land with wonderful dew from heaven,with water from the springs below,
14 with the best fruits that the sun brings,and with the best fruits that the moon brings.
15 Let the old mountains give the finest crops,and let the everlasting hills give the best fruits.