Genesis 49:17

King James Version (KJV)

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.

In context

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.

18 I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.

19 Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.

KJV King James Version: 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.
WEB World English Bible: Dan will be a serpent on the trail, an adder in the path, that bites the horse’s heels, so that his rider falls backward.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.
ASV American Standard Version: Dan shall be a serpent in the way, An adder in the path, That biteth the horse’s heels, So that his rider falleth backward.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Dan is a serpent by the way, An adder by the path, Which is biting the horse's heels, And its rider falleth backward.
DBY Darby Translation: Dan will be a serpent on the way, A horned snake on the path, Which biteth the horse's heels, So that the rider falleth backwards.
WBS Webster Bible: 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.