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Then Simon came down and raised his hands over the whole congregation of Israelites, to pronounce the blessing of the Lord with his lips, and to glory in his name;
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and they bowed down in worship a second time, to receive the blessing from the Most High.
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And now bless the God of all, who everywhere works great wonders, who fosters our growth from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.
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May he give us gladness of heart, and may there be peace in our days in Israel, as in the days of old.
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May he entrust to us his mercy, and may he deliver us in our days!
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