Reuben, you are my firstborn, my strength and the firstfruits of my virility, excelling in prominence, excelling in power.
Genesis 49:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Come together and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel: Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; And hearken unto Israel your father. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Gather yourselves together and hear, you sons of Jacob; and hearken to Israel your father. American Standard Version (1901) Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; And hearken unto Israel your father. Common English Bible Assemble yourselves and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your father. Catholic Public Domain Version Gather together and listen, O sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Gather yourselves together, and hear, O ye sons of Jacob: hearken to Israel your father. |
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my strength and the firstfruits of my virility, excelling in prominence, excelling in power.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen closely to my understanding
My son, keep your father’s command, and don’t reject your mother’s teaching.
Now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words from my mouth.
All of you, assemble and listen! Who among the idols has declared these things? The Lord loves him; he will accomplish his will against Babylon, and his arm will be against the Chaldeans.