Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Genesis 49:4

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.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Thou wast insolent like water, burst not forth with violence, for thou wentest up to the bed of thy father; then thou defiledst the couch, whereupon thou wentest up.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
You were insolent like water, burst not forth with violence, for you went up to the bed of your father; then you defiled the couch, whereupon you went up.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Boiling over like water, you shall not excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, then defiled it. He went up to my couch.
World English Bible
GNVView canonical →
Thou wast light as water: thou shalt not be excellent, because thou wentest vp to thy fathers bed: then diddest thou defile my bed, thy dignitie is gone.
Geneva Bible

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