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Binding his donkey to the vine, And his donkey's colt to the choice vine, He washed his garments in wine, And his clothes in the blood of grapes.
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His eyes are darker than wine, And his teeth whiter than milk.
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"Zebulun shall dwell by the haven of the sea; He shall become a haven for ships, And his border shall adjoin Sidon.
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"Issachar is a strong donkey, Lying down between two burdens;
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He saw that rest was good, And that the land was pleasant; He bowed his shoulder to bear a burden, And became a band of slaves.
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"Dan shall judge his people As one of the tribes of Israel.
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Dan shall be a serpent by the way, A viper by the path, That bites the horse's heels So that its rider shall fall backward.
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I have waited for your salvation, O Lord!
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"Gad, a troop shall tramp upon him, But he shall triumph at last.
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"Bread from Asher shall be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties.
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"Naphtali is a deer let loose; He uses beautiful words.