*Re'uven, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.
Genesis 49:2 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Ya`akov. Listen to Yisra'el, your father. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
*Re'uven, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.
Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?
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. Turn your ear to my understanding:
My son, keep your father's mitzvah, and don't forsake your mother's teaching.
Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
*Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Assemble yourselves, all you, and hear; who among them has declared these things? He whom the LORD loves shall perform his pleasure on Bavel, and his arm [shall be on] the Kasdim.