Genesis 49:16-18

New Century Version

¹⁶“Dan will rule his own people
    like the other tribes in Israel.
¹⁷Dan will be like a snake by the side of the road,
    a dangerous snake lying near the path.
That snake bites a horse’s leg,
    and the rider is thrown off backward.

¹⁸“Lord, I wait for your salvation.

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Genesis 49:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶“Dan^[a]^(A) will provide justice for his people
    as one of the tribes of Israel.^(B)
¹⁷Dan^(C) will be a snake by the roadside,
    a viper along the path,^(D)
that bites the horse’s heels^(E)
    so that its rider tumbles backward.