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He was king in Jeshurun,
    when the heads of the people were gathered,
    all the tribes of Israel together.

“Let Reuben live, and not die;
    Nor let his men be few.”

This is for Judah. He said,

“Hear, Yahweh, the voice of Judah.
    Bring him in to his people.
With his hands he contended for himself.
    You shall be a help against his adversaries.”

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He was king(A) over Jeshurun[a](B)
    when the leaders of the people assembled,
    along with the tribes of Israel.

“Let Reuben live and not die,
    nor[b] his people be few.”(C)

And this he said about Judah:(D)

“Hear, Lord, the cry of Judah;
    bring him to his people.
With his own hands he defends his cause.
    Oh, be his help against his foes!”

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 33:5 Jeshurun means the upright one, that is, Israel; also in verse 26.
  2. Deuteronomy 33:6 Or but let