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While still in the womb he supplanted his brother,
    and as a man he struggled with God.
He contended with the angel and prevailed;
    he wept and entreated his favor.
He met God at Bethel
    and spoke with him there.
The Lord, the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name.

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He struggled with the angel and overcame him;
    he wept and begged for his favor.
He found him at Bethel(A)
    and talked with him there—
the Lord God Almighty,
    the Lord is his name!(B)
But you must return(C) to your God;
    maintain love and justice,(D)
    and wait for your God always.(E)

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