23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you should bless the Israelites. Say to them:
24 “May the Lord bless you and keep you.
25 May the Lord show you his kindnessand have mercy on you.
26 May the Lord watch over youand give you peace.” ’
27 “So Aaron and his sons will bless the Israelites with my name, and I will bless them.”