Genesis 49:1-4 ▼

1 Jacob called for his sons and said, |Gather together so I can tell you what will happen to you in the future.

2 Assemble and listen, you sons of Jacob; listen to Israel, your father.

3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.

4 You are destructive like water and will not excel, for you got on your father's bed, then you defiled it--he got on my couch!