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19 They shall summon the people

To celebrate their sacrifices with them.

Lo, they taste the riches of the sea

And the treasures of the sand.”

20 Concerning the tribe of Gad, Moses said:

“A blessing upon those who help Gad.

He crouches like a lion,

With savage arm and face and head.

21 He chose the best of the land for himself

Because it is reserved for a leader.

He led the people

Because he carried out God’s penalties 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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