King James Version
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:New International Version
"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.Catholic Public Domain Version
Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the beginning of my sorrow: first in gifts, greater in authority