22. But he holds no land among the peoplenor shares with them their heritage;For the Lord himself is his portion and inheritanceamong the Israelites.
23. Phinehas too, the son of Eleazar,was the courageous third of his lineWhen, zealous for the God of all,he met the crisis of his peopleAnd, at the prompting of his noble heart,atoned for the children of Israel.
24. Therefore, on him also God conferred the right,in a covenant of friendship, to provide for the sanctuary,So that he and his descendantsshould possess the high priesthood forever.
25. For even his covenant with David,the son of Jesse of the tribe of Judah,Was an individual heritage through one son alone;but the heritage of Aaron is for all his descendants.So now bless the Lordwho has crowned you with glory!
26. May he grant you wisdom of heartto govern his people in justice,Lest the benefits you confer should be forgotten,or your authority, throughout all time.