Deuteronomy 33

1 This is the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Sebelum meninggal, Musa, utusan Allah, memberkati bangsa Israel dengan kata-kata ini:

2 He said, "Jehovah came from Sinai, and dawned from Seir upon us. He shone forth from Mount Paran. He came from the ten thousands of holy ones. At his right hand was a fiery law for them.

"TUHAN datang dari Gunung Sinai; Ia terbit di atas Edom laksana matahari dan dari Gunung Paran Ia menyinari umat-Nya. Ia disertai sepuluh ribu malaikat; api menyala di sebelah kanan-Nya.

3 Yes, he loves the people. All his holy ones are in your hand. They sat down at your feet; each receives your words.

Sungguh, TUHAN mengasihi bangsa-Nya Ia melindungi semua orang yang menjadi milik-Nya. Mari kita sujud di depan kaki-Nya dan mentaati perintah-perintah-Nya.

4 Moses commanded us a law, an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob.

Hukum yang diberi Musa kita taati, milik paling berharga bangsa ini.

5 He was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people were gathered, all the tribes of Israel together.

Waktu Israel berkumpul dengan para pemimpinnya, TUHAN menjadi Raja atas umat-Nya."

6 "Let Reuben live, and not die; Nor let his men be few."

Tentang suku Ruben, Musa berkata, "Semoga suku Ruben tak pernah binasa, biarpun orangnya sedikit saja."

7 This is for Judah. He said, "Hear, Jehovah, the voice of Judah. Bring him in to his people. With his hands he contended for himself. You shall be a help against his adversaries."

Tentang suku Yehuda ia berkata: "TUHAN, dengarlah seruan Yehuda; satukanlah mereka kembali dengan bangsanya. Berperanglah bagi mereka, ya TUHAN, tolonglah mereka terhadap lawan."

8 Of Levi he said, "Give to Levi your Thummim and your Urim to your faithful one, whom you proved at Massah, with whom you strove at the waters of Meribah;

Tentang suku Lewi ia berkata: "Dengan Urim dan Tumim Kaunyatakan kehendak-Mu, melalui orang Lewi, hamba-Mu yang setia. Engkau telah mencobai mereka di Masa, dan berbantah dengan mereka di mata air Meriba.

9 who said of his father, and of his mother, 'I have not seen him;' Neither did he acknowledge his brothers, Nor did he know his own children: For they have observed your word, and keep your covenant.

Mereka setia kepada-Mu melebihi segalanya, melebihi orang tua dan sanak saudara. Perintah-perintah-Mu mereka taati, perjanjian-Mu mereka tepati.

10 They shall teach Jacob your ordinances, and Israel your law. They shall put incense before you, and whole burnt offering on your altar.

Mereka mengajar umat-Mu mentaati semua perintah-Mu dan mempersembahkan kurban di atas mezbah-Mu.

11 Jehovah, bless his substance. Accept the work of his hands. Strike the loins of those who rise against him, of those who hate him, that they not rise again."

TUHAN, tolonglah suku ini supaya kuat, semoga Engkau berkenan kepada pekerjaan mereka. Binasakanlah semua musuh mereka sehingga tak dapat bangkit lagi."

12 Of Benjamin he said, "The beloved of Jehovah shall dwell in safety by him. He covers him all the day long. He dwells between his shoulders."

Tentang suku Benyamin ia berkata: "Inilah suku yang dikasihi TUHAN. Ia melindungi mereka siang dan malam dan berdiam di antara mereka."

13 Of Joseph he said, "His land is blessed by Jehovah, for the precious things of the heavens, for the dew, for the deep that couches beneath,

Tentang keturunan Yusuf ia berkata: "Semoga tanah mereka diberkati TUHAN dengan hujan, dan dengan air dari bawah bumi.

14 with the choices fruits of the sun, and the bounteous yield of the months,

Semoga setiap musim limpah dengan buah-buahan buah-buahan terbaik yang masak di pohon.

15 with the finest produce of the ancient mountains, and the abundance of the everlasting hills,

Semoga bukit-bukitnya dari zaman purba penuh dengan hasil tanah yang istimewa.

16 with the choice things of the earth and its fullness, the good will of him who lived in the bush. Let this come on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers.

Semoga tanahnya dilimpahi dengan segala yang paling baik, dan diberkati oleh kebaikan TUHAN yang berbicara dari semak bernyala. Semoga berkat itu turun ke atas keturunan Yusuf, sebab dialah pemimpin di antara saudara-saudaranya.

17 A firstborn bull, majesty is his. His horns are the horns of the wild ox. With them he shall push all of the peoples, to the farthest parts of the earth. They are the ten thousands of Ephraim. They are the thousands of Manasseh."

Yusuf mempunyai kekuatan seekor banteng, dan tanduk sapi jantan hutan itulah ribuan Manasye dan puluhan ribu Efraim. Bangsa-bangsa diseruduknya dan didesaknya sampai ke ujung-ujung bumi."

18 Of Zebulun he said, "Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out; and Issachar, in your tents.

Tentang suku-suku Zebulon dan Isakhar ia berkata: "Semoga Zebulon makmur karena perjalanan-perjalanannya, dan Isakhar sejahtera di kemah-kemahnya.

19 They shall call the peoples to the mountain. There they will offer sacrifices of righteousness, for they shall draw out the abundance of the seas, the hidden treasures of the sand."

Mereka mengundang bangsa-bangsa ke gunung mereka dan mempersembahkan kurban yang benar di sana. Mereka memperoleh kekayaan dari laut, dan dari pasir di sepanjang pantai."

20 Of Gad he said, "He who enlarges Gad is blessed. He dwells as a lioness, and tears the arm, yes, the crown of the head.

Tentang suku Gad ia berkata: "Terpujilah Allah yang memperluas wilayah Gad. Gad menanti seperti seekor singa hendak mengoyak lengan atau kulit kepala.

21 He provided the first part for himself, for there was the lawgiver's portion reserved. He came with the heads of the people. He executed the righteousness of Jehovah, his ordinances with Israel."

Tanah yang paling baik diambil untuk dirinya bagian pimpinan diserahkan kepada mereka. Mereka melakukan segala perintah dan hukum TUHAN waktu para pemimpin Israel berkumpul bersama."

22 Of Dan he said, "Dan is a lion's cub that leaps out of Bashan."

Tentang suku Dan ia berkata: "Dan seperti seekor singa muda yang melompat keluar dari Basan."

23 Of Naphtali he said, "Naphtali, satisfied with favor, full of the blessing of Jehovah, Possess the west and the south."

Tentang suku Naftali ia berkata: "Naftali dilimpahi dengan berkat dan kasih TUHAN; wilayahnya dari Danau Galilea sampai ke selatan."

24 Of Asher he said, "Asher is blessed with children. Let him be acceptable to his brothers. Let him dip his foot in oil.

Tentang suku Asyer ia berkata: "Asyer diberkati melebihi suku-suku lainnya; semoga ia menjadi kesayangan saudara-saudaranya, dan pohon zaitun tumbuh subur di tanahnya.

25 Your bars shall be iron and bronze. As your days, so your strength will be.

Semoga kota-kotanya dilindungi dengan pintu-pintu gerbang tembaga dan besi agar hidupnya selalu aman dan tentram."

26 "There is none like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help, In his majesty through the skies.

"Hai Israel! Tak ada ilah seperti Allahmu; Ia melintasi langit dengan jaya dan menerobos awan untuk menolong kamu.

27 The God of old is a dwelling place. Underneath are the everlasting arms. He thrust out the enemy from before you, and said, 'Destroy.'

Allah selamanya menjadi perlindunganmu, lengan-Nya yang kekal menopang kamu. Ia mengusir musuh dari hadapanmu, dan menyuruh kamu membinasakan mereka.

28 Israel dwells in safety; the fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of grain and new wine. Yes, his heavens drop down dew.

Maka keturunan Yakub akan hidup dengan tentram di negeri yang limpah gandum dan air anggurnya, dan diairi dengan embun dari langit.

29 You are happy, Israel. Who is like you, a people saved by Jehovah, the shield of your help, the sword of your excellency. Your enemies shall submit themselves to you. You shall tread on their high places."

Berbahagialah engkau, hai Israel! Tak ada bangsa yang seperti engkau diselamatkan TUHAN. TUHAN seperti pedang dan perisai bagimu; untuk membela engkau dan memberi kemenangan kepadamu. Musuh-musuhmu akan datang mohon kasihan, dan engkau akan menginjak-injak mereka."