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Genesis 49:2-4
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2 Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob!
    Listen to Israel your father!
3 Reuben, you are my firstborn,
    my strength, and the firstfruit of my vigor,
    excelling in rank and excelling in power.
4 Unstable[a] as water, you shall not excel any longer,
    for you went up upon the bed of your father,
    then defiled it. You went up upon my couch!

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  1. Genesis 49:4 Or “reckless”
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Genesis 49:2-4
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2 “Assemble(A) and listen, sons of Jacob;
    listen to your father Israel.(B)

3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn,(C)
    my might, the first sign of my strength,(D)
    excelling in honor,(E) excelling in power.
4 Turbulent as the waters,(F) you will no longer excel,
    for you went up onto your father’s bed,
    onto my couch and defiled it.(G)

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