Reuben, my first-born, thou my strength, and the beginning of my strength, the abundance of elevation, and the abundance of might
Genesis 49:2 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 Be gathered together, and hear ye sons of Jacob, and hear to Israel 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. |
Reuben, my first-born, thou my strength, and the beginning of my strength, the abundance of elevation, and the abundance of might
Hear to thy father that begat thee, and thou shalt not despise thy mother when growing old.
My son, thou shalt give thy heart to me, and thine eyes shall delight in my way.
My son, watch the commands of thy father, and thou shalt not reject the laws of thy mother:
Assemble, all ye, and hear; who among them announced these things? Jehovah loved him: he will do his delight upon Babel, and his arm upon the Chaldeans