Genesis 49:10-20

10 Judah will hold the royal scepter, And his descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute And bow in obedience before him.
11 He ties his young donkey to a grapevine, To the very best of the vines. He washes his clothes in blood-red wine.
12 His eyes are bloodshot from drinking wine, His teeth white from drinking milk.
13 "Zebulun will live beside the sea. His shore will be a haven for ships. His territory will reach as far as Sidon.
14 "Issachar is no better than a donkey That lies stretched out between its saddlebags.
15 But he sees that the resting place is good And that the land is delightful. So he bends his back to carry the load And is forced to work as a slave.
16 "Dan will be a ruler for his people. They will be like the other tribes of Israel.
17 Dan will be a snake at the side of the road, A poisonous snake beside the path, That strikes at the horse's heel, So that the rider is thrown off backward.
18 "I wait for your deliverance, Lord.
19 "Gad will be attacked by a band of robbers, But he will turn and pursue them.
20 "Asher's land will produce rich food. He will provide food fit for a king.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. [Probable text] Nations . . . tribute; [Hebrew unclear.]
  • [b]. His eyes . . . milk; [or] His eyes are darker than wine, his teeth are whiter than milk.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.