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!"
8 Here's what Moses said about Levi. "Your Thummim and Urim belong to the man you favored. You put him to the test at Massah. You argued with him at the waters of Meribah.
9 Levi didn't show special favor to anyone. He did not spare his father and mother. He didn't excuse his relatives or his children. But he watched over your word. He guarded your covenant.