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Genesis 27:40

And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
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English Standard Version

By your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your brother; but when you grow restless you shall break his yoke from your neck."

New International Version

You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will throw his yoke from off your neck."

Catholic Public Domain Version

will your blessing be. You will live by the sword, and you will serve your brother. But the time will arrive when you will shake off and release his yoke from your neck.