1 Here is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the people of Israel before he died.
2 He said, "The Lord came from Mount Sinai. Like the rising sun, he shone on his people from Mount Seir. He shone on them from Mount Paran. He came with large numbers of angels. He came from his mountain slopes in the south.
3 Lord, I'm sure you love your people. All of the Israelites are in your hands. At your feet all of them bow down. And you teach them.
4 They learn the law I gave them. It belongs to the community of the people of Jacob.
5 The Lord was king over Israel when the leaders of the people came together. The tribes of Israel were also there."
6 Here's what Moses said about Reuben. "Let Reuben live. Don't let him die. But let his people be few."
7 Here's what Moses said about Judah. "Lord, listen to Judah cry out. Bring him to his people. By his own power he stands up for himself. Lord, help him fight against his enemies!"