Genesis 49:15-17
King James Version
15 And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.
16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.
17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.
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Genesis 49:15-17
New King James Version
15 He saw that rest was good,
And that the land was pleasant;
He bowed (A)his shoulder to bear a burden,
And became a band of slaves.
16 “Dan(B) shall judge his people
As one of the tribes of Israel.
17 (C)Dan shall be a serpent by the way,
A viper by the path,
That bites the horse’s heels
So that its rider shall fall backward.
Genesis 49:15-17
English Standard Version
15 He saw that a resting place was good,
and that the land was pleasant,
so he bowed his shoulder to bear,
and (A)became a servant at forced labor.
16 (B)“Dan shall (C)judge his people
as one of the tribes of Israel.
17 Dan (D)shall be a serpent in the way,
a viper by the path,
that bites the horse's heels
so that his rider falls backward.
Genesis 49:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 When he saw that a resting place was good
And that the land was pleasant,
He bowed his shoulder to carry burdens,
And became a slave at forced labor.
16 “(A)Dan shall (B)judge his people,
As one of the tribes of Israel.
17 Dan shall be a serpent in the way,
A horned viper in the path,
That bites the horse’s heels,
So that its rider falls backward.
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