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This is the blessing that Moshe, the man of God, spoke over the people of Isra'el before his death:
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"ADONAI came from Sinai; from Se'ir he dawned on his people, shone forth from Mount Pa'ran; and with him were myriads of holy ones; at his right hand was a fiery law for them.
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He truly loves the peoples -all his holy ones are in your hand; sitting at your feet, they receive your instruction,
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the Torah Moshe commanded us as an inheritance for the community of Ya'akov.
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Then a king arose in Yeshurun when the leaders of the people were gathered, all the tribes of Isra'el together.
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"Let Re'uven live and not die out, even though his numbers grow few."
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Of Y'hudah he said: "Hear, ADONAI, the cry of Y'hudah! Bring him in to his people, let his own hands defend him; but you, help him against his enemies."
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Of Levi he said: "Let your tumim and urim be with your pious one, whom you tested at Massah, with whom you struggled at M'rivah Spring.
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Of his father and mother he said, 'I don't know them'; he didn't acknowledge his brothers or children. For he observed your word, and he kept your covenant.
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They will teach Ya'akov your rulings, Isra'el your Torah. They will set incense before you and whole burnt offerings on your altar.
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ADONAI, bless his possessions, accept the work he does; but crush his enemies hip and thigh; may those who hate him rise no more."