⁹ He said about his father and mother,
    ‘I don’t care about them.’
He did not recognize his brothers.
    He did not know his children.
But he protected your word.
    And he guarded your agreement.
¹⁰ He teaches your laws to the people of Jacob
    and your teachings to the people of Israel.
He burns incense before you.
    And he makes whole burnt offerings on your altar.
¹¹ Lord, make them strong.
    Be pleased with the work they do.
Defeat those who attack them.
    Don’t let their enemies rise up again.”