12 The Lord has been mindful of us; he will bless us;

he will bless the house of Israel;

he will bless the house of Aaron;

13 he will bless those who fear the Lord,

both small and great.

14 May the Lord give you increase,

you and your children!

15 May you be blessed by the Lord,

who made heaven and earth!

16 The heavens are the Lord’s heavens,

but the earth he has given to the sons of men.

17 The dead do not praise the Lord,

nor do any that go down into silence.