Verse Comparison: Genesis 49:5
American Standard Version
Simeon and Levi are brethren; Weapons of violence are their swords.
Amplified® Bible
Simeon and Levi are brothers [equally headstrong, deceitful, vindictive, and cruel]; their swords are weapons of violence.
Contemporary English Version
Simeon and Levi, you are brothers, each a gruesome sword.
Darby English Version
Simeon and Levi are brethren: Instruments of violence their swords.
Good News Bible
"Simeon and Levi are brothers. They use their weapons to commit violence.
King James Version
Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
New American Standard Bible
"Simeon and Levi are brothers; Their swords are implements of violence.
New International Version
"Simeon and Levi are brothers—
their swords are weapons of violence.
New King James Version
"Simeon and Levi are brothers;
Instruments of cruelty are in their dwelling place.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Simeon and Levi I acknowledge as brothers; their swords became implements of violence.
Revised Standard Version
Simeon and Levi are brothers; weapons of violence are their swords.
Young's Literal Translation
Simeon and Levi `are' brethren! Instruments of violence -- their espousals!