Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Genesis 49:17-25 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

17. You are a snake that bitesthe heel of a horse,making its rider fall.

18. Our Lord, I am waitingfor you to save us.

19. Gad, you will be attacked,then attack your attackers.

20. Asher, you will eat foodfine enough for a king.

21. Naphtali, you are a wild deerwith lovely fawns.

22. Joseph, you are a fruitful vinegrowing near a streamand climbing a wall.

23. Enemies attacked with arrows,refusing to show mercy.

24. But you stood your ground,swiftly shooting backwith the help of Jacob's God,the All-Powerful Oneā€”his name is the Shepherd,Israel's mighty rock.

25. Your help came from the Godyour father worshipped,from God All-Powerful.God will bless you with rainand streams from the earth;he will bless youwith many descendants.