30. Santoṣam Pěrutayirikka Maṇavāla (Happiness to the Bridegroom)

Another blessing for the bridegroom before he leaves for the synagogue, or for the father of a baby boy at the celebration of his brit milah (circumcision). The song wishes him much happiness in the midst of his people, with emphasis on the importance of maintaining his traditions. This version is sung to a Hebtew brit milah tune, but for a wedding it would be sung to a Hebrew melody associated with weddings. An additional two verses at the end repeat the story of Jacob blessing Serah Bat Asher, as in Song no. 29. Tune: EI eliyon.

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Great happiness to the bridegroom
In the midst of the righteous People!
May you have all the blessings
From God Who made the world.

May God Shaddai answer all your prayers.
May He always help and guard you.

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So deceit will never cause you
To be cut off from your roots.

Oh may He always help you
To remain in greatness
And to hold fast to your roots.
Your great blessing this shall be.

Remaining ever faithful
To the customs that God commanded.
In front of the Almighty
May you be blessed with shalom.

May He always help you.
And may you have abundance.
May God be your redemption.
Oh may this ever be.