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20 Aser, his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield dainties to kings.

21 Nephtali, a hart let loose, and giving words of beauty.

22 Joseph is a growing son, a growing son and comely to behold; the daughters run to and fro upon the wall.

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20 “Asher’s(A) food will be rich;(B)
    he will provide delicacies fit for a king.(C)

21 “Naphtali(D) is a doe set free
    that bears beautiful fawns.[a](E)

22 “Joseph(F) is a fruitful vine,(G)
    a fruitful vine near a spring,
    whose branches(H) climb over a wall.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 49:21 Or free; / he utters beautiful words
  2. Genesis 49:22 Or Joseph is a wild colt, / a wild colt near a spring, / a wild donkey on a terraced hill