Genesis 49:5
Genesis 49:5 King James Version (KJV)
Simeon and Levi are brethren; Instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
Genesis 49:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Simeon and Levi are two of a kind; their weapons are instruments of violence.
Genesis 49:5-6 The Message (MSG)
Simeon and Levi are two of a kind, ready to fight at the drop of a hat. I don’t want anything to do with their vendettas, want no part in their bitter feuds; They kill men in fits of temper, slash oxen on a whim.
Genesis 49:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Simeon and Levi are brothers; Their swords are implements of violence.
Genesis 49:5 New Century Version (NCV)
“Simeon and Levi are brothers who used their swords to do violence.
Genesis 49:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Simeon and Levi are brethren; Weapons of violence are their swords.
Genesis 49:5 New International Version (NIV)
“Simeon and Levi are brothers— their swords are weapons of violence.
Genesis 49:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Simeon and Levi are brothers; Instruments of cruelty are in their dwelling place.
Genesis 49:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶“Simeon and Levi are brothers [equally headstrong, deceitful, vindictive, and cruel]; Their swords are weapons of violence and revenge. [Gen 34:25-30]