| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 22 Then the LORD said to Moses, | 22 The LORD said to Moses, |
| 23 "Instruct Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: | 23 "Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: |
| 24 'May the LORD bless you and protect you. | 24 " ' "The LORD bless you and keep you; |
| 25 May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. | 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; |
| 26 May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.' | 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' |
| 27 This is how Aaron and his sons will designate the Israelites as my people, and I myself will bless them." | 27 "So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them." |
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