23. The Lord is pleased with you,people of Naphtali.He will bless youand give you the landto the west and the south.
24. The Lord's greatest blessingis for you, tribe of Asher.You will be the favouriteof all the other tribes.You will be rich with olive oil
25. and have strong town gateswith bronze and iron bolts.Your people will be powerfulfor as long as they live.
26. Israel, no other godis like ours—the clouds are his chariotas he rides across the skiesto come and help us.
27. The eternal Godis our hiding place;he carries us in his arms.When God tells youto destroy your enemies,he will make them run.
28. Israel, you will live in safety;your enemies will be gone.The dew will fall from the sky,and you will have plentyof grain and wine.
29. The Lord has rescued youand given you more blessingsthan any other nation.He protects you like a shieldand is your majestic sword.Your enemies will bow in fear,and you will trampleon their backs.