He placed Ephraim on his right, toward Israel’s left hand. He placed Manasseh on his left, toward Israel’s right hand. Then he brought them close to Israel.

But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim’s head. He did it even though Ephraim was the younger son. He crossed his arms and put his left hand on Manasseh’s head. He did it even though Manasseh was the older son.

Joseph saw his father putting his right hand on Ephraim’s head. And Joseph didn’t like it. So he took hold of his father’s hand to move it over to Manasseh’s head.

Joseph said to him, “No, my father. Here’s my older son. Put your right hand on his head.”

“Lord, your right hand was majestic and powerful. Lord, your right hand destroyed your enemies.

You reach out your right hand. The earth swallows up your enemies.

Moses killed the ram. He put some of its blood on Aaron’s right earlobe. He put some on the thumb of Aaron’s right hand. He also put some on the big toe of Aaron’s right foot.

The priest must take some of the blood from the guilt offering and put it on the person’s right earlobe. He must put some on the thumb of their right hand. He must also put some on the big toe of their right foot.

The priest must put some of the oil in his hand on the same places he put the blood of the guilt offering. He must put some on the person’s right earlobe. He must put some on the thumb of their right hand. He must put some on the big toe of their right foot.

He must kill the lamb for the guilt offering. He must take some of its blood and put it on the person’s right earlobe. He must put some on the thumb of their right hand. He must also put some on the big toe of their right foot.

Here is what he must do with some of the oil in his hand. He must put it on the same places where he put the blood of the guilt offering. He must put some on the person’s right earlobe. He must put some on the thumb of their right hand. He must also put some on the big toe of their right foot.

Her hand reached out for a tent stake. Her right hand reached for a hammer. She hit Sisera. She crushed his head. She drove the stake right through his head.

Then Samson reached toward the two pillars that were in the middle of the temple. They were the ones that held up the temple. He put his right hand on one of them. He put his left hand on the other. He leaned hard against them.

Joab said to Amasa, “How are you, my friend?” Then Joab reached out his right hand. He took hold of Amasa’s beard to kiss him.

Then I myself will admit to you that your own right hand can save you.

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. He is at my right hand. So I will always be secure.

You always show me the path of life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you. You will make me happy forever at your right hand.

Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. Your strong right hand keeps me going. Your help has made me great.

Now I know that the Lord gives victory to his anointed king. He answers him from his sacred home in heaven. The power of God’s right hand gives victory to the king.

You, the king, will capture all your enemies. Your right hand will take hold of them.

They didn’t win the land with their swords. They didn’t gain success by their own power. Your powerful right hand and your mighty arm gave them victory. You gave them success because you loved them.

In your majesty ride out with power to fight for what is true, humble and fair. Let your right hand do wonderful things.

Daughters of kings are among the women you honor. At your right hand is the royal bride dressed in gold from Ophir.

I hold on to you tightly. Your powerful right hand takes good care of me.

But I am always with you. You hold me by my right hand.