Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the first fruits of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power.
Genesis 49:2 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your father. Higit pang 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 first fruits of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power.
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
My child, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
My child, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
And now, my children, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
“And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways.
Assemble, all of you, and hear! 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.