Genesis 49

3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: 4 Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.*49.4 thou shalt…: Heb. do not thou excel*49.4 he went…: or, my couch is gone