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Genesis 27:12

If my father should lay hands on me and perceive it, I am afraid lest he think me willing to mock him, and I will bring a curse upon myself, instead of a blessing.
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King James Version

My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.

English Standard Version

Perhaps my father will feel me, and I shall seem to be mocking him and bring a curse upon myself and not a blessing."

New International Version

What if my father touches me? I would appear to be tricking him and would bring down a curse on myself rather than a blessing."