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18 Melchizedek king of ·Salem [C probably an old name of Jerusalem] brought out bread and wine. He was a priest for God Most High [Ps. 110; Heb. 5:6–10; 6:20—7:28] 19 and blessed Abram, saying,

“Abram, may you be blessed by God Most High,
    the ·God [L one] who made heaven and earth.
20 And ·we praise [L blessed be] God Most High,
    who has ·helped you to defeat your enemies [L delivered your enemies into your hand].”

Then Abram gave Melchizedek a ·tenth [tithe] of everything he had brought back from the battle.

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18 Then Melchizedek(A) king of Salem(B) brought out bread(C) and wine.(D) He was priest of God Most High,(E) 19 and he blessed Abram,(F) saying,

“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,(G)
    Creator of heaven and earth.(H)
20 And praise be to God Most High,(I)
    who delivered your enemies into your hand.”

Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.(J)

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