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The Priestly Benediction

22 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying: Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them:(A)

24 The Lord bless you and keep you;(B)
25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;(C)
26 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.(D)

27 “So they shall put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”(E)

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On Blessing the Israelis

22 Later, the Lord told Moses, 23 “Teach Aaron and his sons to bless the Israelis:

24 May the Lord bless you
    and guard you.
25 May the Lord’s face enlighten you
    and bestow favor on you.
26 May the Lord turn to face you,
    lavishing peace on you!

27 They are to pour out my name to the Israelis while I continue to bless them.”

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