²⁸ May God give you heaven’s dew^(A)
    and earth’s richness^(B)—
    an abundance of grain^(C) and new wine.^(D)

²⁹ May nations serve you
    and peoples bow down to you.^(A)
Be lord over your brothers,
    and may the sons of your mother bow down to you.^(B)
May those who curse you be cursed
    and those who bless you be blessed.^(C)”

⁴⁰ You will live by the sword
    and you will serve^(A) your brother.^(B)
But when you grow restless,
    you will throw his yoke
    from off your neck.^(C)”