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Genesis 49:3-4
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3 Reuben, you are my oldest,
born at the peak of my powers;
    you were an honored leader.
4 Uncontrollable as a flood,
you slept with my wife
    and disgraced my bed.
And so you no longer deserve
    the place of honor.

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Genesis 49:3-4
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3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn,(A)
    my might, the first sign of my strength,(B)
    excelling in honor,(C) excelling in power.
4 Turbulent as the waters,(D) you will no longer excel,
    for you went up onto your father’s bed,
    onto my couch and defiled it.(E)

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