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Genesis 49:3

Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the beginning of my sorrow: first in gifts, greater in authority
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King James Version

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

English Standard Version

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.

New International Version

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.