11 Bless his substance, Lord,
And (A)accept the work of his hands;
Strike the loins of those who rise against him,
And of those who hate him, that they rise not again.”

12 Of Benjamin he said:

“The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him,
Who shelters him all the day long;
And he shall dwell between His shoulders.”

13 And of Joseph he said:

(B)“Blessed of the Lord is his land,
With the precious things of heaven, with the (C)dew,
And the deep lying beneath,

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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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