Other Translations

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:

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Reuben, you are my oldest son, the first-fruit of my strength, first in pride and first in power:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my vigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Reuben, thou art my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellence of dignity, and the excellence of power:

World English Bible (WEB)

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; The pre-eminence of dignity, and the pre-eminence of power.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Reuben! my first-born thou, My power, and beginning of my strength, The abundance of exaltation, And the abundance of strength;