19. They summon the peoples to a mountain;there they offer acceptable sacrifices.For they draw from the wealth of the seasand the hidden treasures of the sand.
20. He said about Gad:The one who enlarges Gad’s territorywill be blessed.He lies down like a lionand tears off an arm or even a head.
21. He chose the best part for himself,because a ruler’s portion was assigned there for him.He came with the leaders of the people;he carried out the Lord’s justiceand His ordinances for Israel.
22. He said about Dan:Dan is a young lion,leaping out of Bashan.
23. He said about Naphtali:Naphtali, enjoying approval,full of the Lord’s blessing,take possession to the west and the south.
24. He said about Asher:May Asher be the most blessed of the sons;may he be the most favored among his brothersand dip his foot in olive oil.
25. May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze,and your strength last as long as you live.
26. There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid,the clouds in His majesty.
27. The God of old is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.He drives out the enemy before youand commands, “Destroy! ”
28. So Israel dwells securely; Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine;even his skies drip with dew.
29. How happy you are, Israel!Who is like you,a people saved by the Lord?He is the shield that protects you,the sword you boast in.Your enemies will cringe before you, and you will tread on their backs.