He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, the firstfruits of their reproductive power in the tents of Ham.

He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power.

He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals.

to the one who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, for his loyal love endures,

The wicked turn aside from birth; liars go astray as soon as they are born.

The oppressed look on – let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth’s kings.

Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar.

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard – Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments.