Genesis 49:3

King James Version (KJV)

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

In context

1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.

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.

5 Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.

KJV King James Version: Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
WEB World English Bible: “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.
ASV American Standard Version: Reuben, thou art my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength; The pre-eminence of dignity, and the pre-eminence of power.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Reuben! my first-born thou, My power, and beginning of my strength, The abundance of exaltation, And the abundance of strength;
DBY Darby Translation: Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my vigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength.
WBS Webster Bible: Reuben, thou art my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellence of dignity, and the excellence of power: