Deuteronomy 33:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 Bless, Lord, his strength,
be pleased with the work of his hands.
Crush the loins of his adversaries
and of his foes, that they may not rise.
12 Of Benjamin he said:
The beloved of the Lord,
he abides in safety beside him;
He shelters him all day long;
the beloved abides at his breast.[a](A)
13 Of Joseph he said:(B)
Blessed by the Lord is his land
with the best of heaven above
and of the abyss crouching beneath;
Footnotes
- 33:12 Abides at his breast: an image of security under divine protection.
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