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6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
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May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.
7 In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound, until the moon is no more.
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In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
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May he rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 May his foes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
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May the desert tribes bow before him and his enemies lick the dust.
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles render him tribute, may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts.
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May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts.
11 May all kings fall down before him, all nations give him service.
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May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
12 For he delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper.
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For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.
13 He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.
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He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.
14 From oppression and violence he redeems their life; and precious is their blood in his sight.
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He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.
15 Long may he live! May gold of Sheba be given to him. May prayer be made for him continually, and blessings invoked for him all day long.
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Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him and bless him all day long.
16 May there be abundance of grain in the land; may it wave on the tops of the mountains; may its fruit be like Lebanon; and may people blossom in the cities like the grass of the field.
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May grain abound throughout the land; on the tops of the hills may it sway. May the crops flourish like Lebanon and thrive like the grass of the field.
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