Catholic Public Domain Version
"The brothers Simeon and Levi: vessels of iniquity waging war. "
— Genesis 49:5, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.”
“Simeon and Levi are brethren; Weapons of violence are their swords. ”
“"Simeon and Levi are brothers. Their swords are weapons of violence.”
“Simeon and Levi are brothers, weapons of violence are their knives!”
“Simeon and Levi brethren: vessels of iniquity waging war.”
“Simeon and Levi are brothers; deceit and force are their secret designs.”
“Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.”
Gather together and listen, O sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.
Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the beginning of my sorrow: first in gifts, greater in authority.
You are being poured out like water, may you not increase. For you climbed onto your father’s bed, and you defiled his resting place.
The brothers Simeon and Levi: vessels of iniquity waging war.
Let not my soul go by their counsel, nor my glory be within their meeting. For in their fury they killed a man, and in their self-will they undermined a wall.
Cursed be their fury, because it was obstinate, and their indignation, because it was harsh. I will divide them in Jacob, and I will scatter them in Israel.
Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be at the necks of your enemies; the sons of your father will reverence you.