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13 He will bless his loyal followers,[a]
both young and old.[b]
14 May he increase your numbers,
yours and your children’s.[c]
15 May you be blessed by the Lord,
the Creator[d] of heaven and earth.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 115:13 tn Heb “the fearers of the Lord.”
  2. Psalm 115:13 tn Heb “the small along with the great.” The translation assumes that “small” and “great” here refer to age (see 2 Chr 15:13). Another option is to translate “both the insignificant and the prominent” (see Job 3:19; cf. NEB “high and low alike”).
  3. Psalm 115:14 tn Heb “may he add to you, to you and your sons.” The prefixed verbal form is jussive, indicating this is a prayer.
  4. Psalm 115:15 tn Or “maker.”

13 he will bless those who fear(A) the Lord
    small and great alike.

14 May the Lord cause you to flourish,(B)
    both you and your children.
15 May you be blessed by the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven(C) and earth.

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