11 Bless, O Lord, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: [a]smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again.

12 ¶ Of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the Lord shall [b]dwell in safety by him: the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and dwell between his shoulders.

13 ¶ And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the Lord is his land for the sweetness of heaven, for the dew, and for the [c]depth lying beneath,

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 33:11 He declareth that the ministers of God have many enemies, and therefore have need to be prayed for.
  2. Deuteronomy 33:12 Because the Temple should be built in Zion, which was in the tribe of Benjamin, he showeth that God should dwell with him there.
  3. Deuteronomy 33:13 Or, fountains.

11 Bless all his skills, Lord,
    and be pleased with the work of his hands.(A)
Strike down those who rise against him,
    his foes till they rise no more.”

12 About Benjamin(B) he said:

“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him,(C)
    for he shields him all day long,(D)
    and the one the Lord loves(E) rests between his shoulders.(F)

13 About Joseph(G) he said:

“May the Lord bless his land
    with the precious dew from heaven above
    and with the deep waters that lie below;(H)

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