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10 They shall teach Jacob thy judgments and Israel thy law; they shall put incense before thy nostrils and a perfect sacrifice upon thine altar.

11 Bless, O LORD, his ministry, {Heb. men of valour} and take pleasure in the work of his hands; smite through the loins of those that rise up against him and of those that hate him that they may never rise again.

12 ¶ And to Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.

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10 He teaches(A) your precepts to Jacob
    and your law to Israel.(B)
He offers incense before you(C)
    and whole burnt offerings on your altar.(D)
11 Bless all his skills, Lord,
    and be pleased with the work of his hands.(E)
Strike down those who rise against him,
    his foes till they rise no more.”

12 About Benjamin(F) he said:

“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him,(G)
    for he shields him all day long,(H)
    and the one the Lord loves(I) rests between his shoulders.(J)

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