“Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.
Genesis 49:2 - English Standard Version 2016 “Assemble and listen, O sons of Jacob, listen to Israel your father. 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 might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good?
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.
And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
“And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.
“Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them has declared these things? The Lord loves him; he shall perform his purpose on Babylon, and his arm shall be against the Chaldeans.