16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.

17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.

18 I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.

19 Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.

20 Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.

21 Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.

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16 Dan shall judge his people
    as one of the tribes of Israel.
17 Dan shall be a serpent on the way,
    a viper on the road
that bites the heels of a horse,
    so that its rider falls backward.
18 I wait for your salvation, O Yahweh.
19 Bandits shall attack Gad,
    but he shall attack their heels.
20 Asher’s food is delicious,
    and he shall provide from the king’s delicacies.
21 Naphtali is a doe running free
    that puts forth beautiful words.

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