But Joabsaidto the king,"Now may the LORDyour Godaddto the peoplea hundredtimesas many as they are, while the eyesof my lordthe king[still] see;but whydoes my lordthe kingdelightin thisthing?"
"Be strong,and let us showourselves courageousfor the sakeof our peopleand for the citiesof our God;and may the LORDdowhatis goodin His sight."
Nevertheless, the king'swordprevailedagainstJoaband againstthe commandersof the army.So Joaband the commandersof the armywentout from the presenceof the kingto registerthe peopleof Israel.
May the LORDgiveyou increase,You and your children.
In a multitudeof peopleis a king'sglory,But in the dearthof peopleis a prince'sruin.
"Thenyou will seeand be radiant,And your heartwill thrilland rejoice;Becausethe abundanceof the seawill be turnedto you, The wealthof the nationswill cometo you.
May the LORD,the Godof your fathers,increaseyou a thousand-foldmorethan you are and blessyou, justas He has promisedyou!
