²³ He makes nations great, and destroys them;^(A)
    he enlarges nations,^(B) and disperses them.^(C)

¹⁵ You have enlarged the nation, Lord;
    you have enlarged the nation.^(A)
You have gained glory for yourself;
    you have extended all the borders^(B) of the land.

³ You have enlarged the nation^(A)
    and increased their joy;^(B)
they rejoice before you
    as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
    when dividing the plunder.^(C)

²² The least of you will become a thousand,
    the smallest a mighty nation.^(A)
I am the Lord;
    in its time I will do this swiftly.”^(B)

³⁸ he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased,^(A)
    and he did not let their herds diminish.^(B)