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Genesis 49:7-13 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

7. Now I place a curse on youbecause ofyour fierce anger.Your descendantswill be scatteredamong the tribes of Israel.

8. Judah, you will be praisedby your brothers;they will bow down to you,as you defeat your enemies.

9. My son, you are a lionready to eat your victim!You are terribly fierce;no one will bother you.

10. You will have power and ruleuntil nations obey youand come bringing gifts.

11. You will tie your donkeyto a choice grapevineand wash your clothesin wine from those grapes.

12. Your eyes are darker than wine,your teeth whiter than milk.

13. Zebulun, you will settlealong the seashoreand provide safe harboursas far north as Sidon.

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