9. They showed greater loyalty to youThan to parents, brothers, or children.They obeyed your commandsAnd were faithful to your covenant.
10. They will teach your people to obey your Law;They will offer sacrifices on your altar.
11. Lord, help their tribe to grow strong;Be pleased with what they do.Crush all their enemies;Let them never rise again.”
12. About the tribe of Benjamin he said:“This is the tribe the Lord loves and protects;He guards them all the day long,And he dwells in their midst.”
13. About the tribe of Joseph he said:“May the Lord bless their land with rainAnd with water from under the earth.