Genesis 49:3

New International Version

³“Reuben, you are my firstborn,^(A)
my might, the first sign of my strength,^(B)
excelling in honor,^(C) excelling in power.

Genesis 49:3

King James Version

³Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

²¹He was doubly honored above the Three and became their commander, even though he was not included among them.

²¹Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.

New International Version (NIV)