Deuteronomy 33:7-9

New International Reader's Version

“Lord, listen to Judah cry out.
    Bring him to his people.
By his own power he stands up for himself.
    Lord, help him fight against his enemies!”

“Your Thummim and Urim belong to your faithful servant.
    You tested him at Massah.
    You argued with him at the waters of Meribah.
⁹ Levi didn’t show special favor to anyone.
    He did not spare his father and mother.
    He didn’t excuse his relatives or his children.
But he watched over your word.
    He guarded your covenant.