1 Jacob called his sons together and said:My sons, I am Jacob,your father Israel.
2 Come, gather around,as I tell your future.
3 Reuben, you are my oldest,born at the peak of my powers;you were an honored leader.
4 Uncontrollable as a flood,you slept with my wifeand disgraced my bed.And so you no longer deservethe place of honor.