11. He ties his donkey to a grapevine.He ties his young donkey to the best branch.He can afford to use wine to wash his clothes.He even uses grape juice to wash his robes.
12. His eyes are bright from drinking wine.His teeth are white from drinking milk.
13. “Zebulun will live near the sea.His shore will be a safe place for ships.His land will reach as far as Sidon.
14. “Issachar is like a strong donkey.He lies down while carrying his load.
15. He will see his resting place is good.He will see how pleasant his land is.Then he will put his back to the load.He will become a slave.
16. “Dan will rule his own peoplelike the other tribes in Israel.
17. Dan will be like a snake by the side of the road.He will be like a dangerous snake lying near the path.That snake bites a horse’s leg.And the rider is thrown off backward.
18. “Lord, I wait for your salvation.
19. “Robbers will attack Gad.But he will defeat them and drive them away.
20. “Asher’s land will grow much good food.He will grow food fit for a king.
21. “Naphtali is like a female deer that runs free.She has beautiful fawns.