³ May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
⁴ May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.
⁵ May he endure^[a] as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.
⁶ May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth.
⁷ In his days may the righteous flourish
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

¹⁸ Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel,
    who alone does marvellous deeds.
¹⁹ Praise be to his glorious name for ever;
    may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen.