In the camp they resented Moses, and Aaron, the Lord's holy priest.

Then Phinehas [the priest] stood up and interceded,
And so the plague was halted.

The Lord has sworn an oath and will not take it back:
“Forever, You are a priest
like Melchizedek.”

The Lord is God, and He has given us light [illuminating us with His grace and freedom and joy].
Bind the festival sacrifices with cords to the horns of the altar.

Let your priest be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!"

It is like the precious oil [of consecration] poured on the head,
Coming down on the beard,
Even the beard of Aaron,
Coming down upon the edge of his [priestly] robes [consecrating the whole body].