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20 Asher’s[a] food shall be rich,
    and he shall provide royal delicacies.(A)

21 Naphtali is a doe let loose
    that bears lovely fawns.[b](B)

22 Joseph is a fruitful bough,[c]
    a fruitful bough by a spring;
    his branches run over the wall.[d](C)

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  1. 49.20 Gk Vg Syr: Heb From Asher
  2. 49.21 Or that gives beautiful words
  3. 49.22 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  4. 49.22 Meaning of Heb uncertain

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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  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