5. A king arose in Jeshurunwhen the chiefs of the people assembled,and the tribes of Israel united.
6. May Reuben live and not die out,but let his numbers be few.
7. Of Judah he said this:Hear, Lord, the voice of Judah,and bring him to his people.His own hands defend his cause;be a help against his foes.
8. Of Levi he said:Give to Levi your Thummim,your Urim to your faithful one;Him you tested at Massah,contended against him at the waters of Meribah.
9. He said of his father and mother,“I have no regard for them”;His brothers he would not acknowledge,and his own children he did not recognize.For they kept your words,and your covenant they upheld.
10. They teach your ordinances to Jacob,your law to Israel.They bring incense to your nostrils,and burnt offerings to your altar.