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who said of his father and his mother,
    “I have not seen them,”
nor does he acknowledge his brother
    or even know his own children.
They guarded the words of your covenant and observed it.
10 He teaches your decrees to Jacob
    and your law to Israel.
He offers incense before your altar
    and whole burnt offerings on it.
11 Bless his skills in his undertakings, O Lord.
Strike those who rise up against him,
    so they might never rise up again.

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He said of his father and mother,(A)
    ‘I have no regard for them.’
He did not recognize his brothers
    or acknowledge his own children,
but he watched over your word
    and guarded your covenant.(B)
10 He teaches(C) your precepts to Jacob
    and your law to Israel.(D)
He offers incense before you(E)
    and whole burnt offerings on your altar.(F)
11 Bless all his skills, Lord,
    and be pleased with the work of his hands.(G)
Strike down those who rise against him,
    his foes till they rise no more.”

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