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19 They call peoples to the mountain;
    there they offer the right sacrifices;
for they suck the affluence of the seas
    and the hidden treasures of the sand.

20 And of Gad he said:

Blessed be the enlargement of Gad!
    Gad lives like a lion;
    he tears at arm and scalp.
21 He chose the best for himself,
    for there a commander’s allotment was reserved;
he came at the head of the people,
    he executed the justice of the Lord,
    and his ordinances for Israel.

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19 They will summon peoples to the mountain(A)
    and there offer the sacrifices of the righteous;(B)
they will feast on the abundance of the seas,(C)
    on the treasures hidden in the sand.”

20 About Gad(D) he said:

“Blessed is he who enlarges Gad’s domain!(E)
    Gad lives there like a lion,
    tearing at arm or head.
21 He chose the best land for himself;(F)
    the leader’s portion was kept for him.(G)
When the heads of the people assembled,
    he carried out the Lord’s righteous will,(H)
    and his judgments concerning Israel.”

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