In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel,(A)
and as an adult he wrestled with God.(B)
Jacob struggled with the angel and prevailed;
he wept and sought his favor.(C)
He found him at Bethel,(D)
and there he spoke with him.[a](E)
The Lord is the God of Armies;
the Lord is his name.(F)
But you must return to your God.(G)
Maintain love and justice,(H)
and always put your hope in God.(I)

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  1. 12:4 LXX, Syr; MT reads us

In the womb he tried to supplant his brother,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.(A)
He strove with the angel and prevailed;
    he wept and sought his favor;
he met him at Bethel,
    and there he spoke with him.[a](B)
The Lord the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name!
But as for you, return to your God;
    hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.(C)

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  1. 12.4 Gk Syr: Heb us