3. The Lord loves the tribesof Israel,and he protects his people.They listen to his wordsand worship at his feet.
4-5. I called a meetingof the tribes of Israeland gave you God's Law.Then you and your leadersmade the Lord your king.
6. Tribe of Reuben, you will live,even though your tribewill always be small.
7. The Lord will listen to you,tribe of Judah, as you begto come safely home.You fought your enemies alone;now the Lord will help you.
8. At Massah and Meribah Spring,the Lord tested you,tribe of Levi.You were faithful,and so the priesthood belongsto the Levi tribe.