He shall become a haven for ships,
And his border shall badjoin Sidon.
And that the land was pleasant;
He bowed ahis shoulder to bear a burden,
And became a band of slaves.
A viper by the path,
That bites the horse’s heels
So that its rider shall fall backward.
| << Genesis 49:13 | Genesis 49:15 >> |
American Standard Version
Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:
Amplified® Bible
Issachar is a strong-boned donkey crouching down between the sheepfolds.
Contemporary English Version
Issachar, you are a strong donkey resting in the meadows.
Darby English Version
Issachar is a bony ass, Crouching down between two hurdles.
Good News Bible
"Issachar is no better than a donkey That lies stretched out between its saddlebags.
King James Version
Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
New American Standard Bible
"Issachar is a strong donkey, Lying down between the sheepfolds.
New International Version
"Issachar is a rawboned donkey
lying down between two saddlebags.
New King James Version
“ Issachar is a strong donkey,
Lying down between two burdens;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Issachar resembles a strong donkey, Lying down between the sheepfolds.
Revised Standard Version
Is'sachar is a strong ass, crouching between the sheepfolds;
Young's Literal Translation
Issacher `is' a strong ass, Crouching between the two folds;
| << Genesis 49:13 | Genesis 49:15 >> |
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