1
And Jacob called his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, and I will tell you what will befall you at the end of days.
2
Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.
3
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my vigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength.
4
Impetuous as the waters, thou shalt have no pre-eminence; Because thou wentest up to thy father's couch: Then defiledst thou [it]: he went up to my bed.
5
Simeon and Levi are brethren: Instruments of violence their swords.