Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let me not enter their council, let me not join their assembly, for they have killed men in their anger and hamstrung oxen as they pleased. New Living Translation May I never join in their meetings; may I never be a party to their plans. For in their anger they murdered men, and they crippled oxen just for sport. English Standard Version Let my soul come not into their council; O my glory, be not joined to their company. For in their anger they killed men, and in their willfulness they hamstrung oxen. Berean Standard Bible May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. King James Bible O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall. New King James Version Let not my soul enter their council; Let not my honor be united to their assembly; For in their anger they slew a man, And in their self-will they hamstrung an ox. New American Standard Bible “May my soul not enter into their council; May my glory not be united with their assembly; For in their anger they killed men, And in their self-will they lamed oxen. NASB 1995 “Let my soul not enter into their council; Let not my glory be united with their assembly; Because in their anger they slew men, And in their self-will they lamed oxen. NASB 1977 “Let my soul not enter into their council; Let not my glory be united with their assembly; Because in their anger they slew men, And in their self-will they lamed oxen. Legacy Standard Bible Let my soul not enter into their council; Let not my glory be united with their assembly; Because in their anger they killed men, And in their self-will they hamstrung oxen. Amplified Bible “O my soul, do not come into their secret council; Let not my glory (honor) be united with their assembly [for I knew nothing of their plot]; Because in their anger they killed men [an honored man, Shechem, and the Shechemites], And in their self-will they lamed oxen. Christian Standard Bible May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For in their anger they kill men, and on a whim they hamstring oxen. Holman Christian Standard Bible May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For in their anger they kill men, and on a whim they hamstring oxen. American Standard Version O my soul, come not thou into their council; Unto their assembly, my glory, be not thou united; For in their anger they slew a man, And in their self-will they hocked an ox. Contemporary English Version I never want to take part in your plans or deeds. You slaughtered people in your anger, and you crippled cattle for no reason. English Revised Version O my soul, come not thou into their council; Unto their assembly, my glory, be not thou united; For in their anger they slew a man, And in their selfwill they houghed an ox. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not let me attend their secret meetings. Do not let me join their assembly. In their anger they murdered men. At their whim they crippled cattle. Good News Translation I will not join in their secret talks, Nor will I take part in their meetings, For they killed people in anger And they crippled bulls for sport. International Standard Version I'll never join their council; I'll never enter their assembly. In their anger they committed murder and lamed cattle just for fun. Majority Standard Bible May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. NET Bible O my soul, do not come into their council, do not be united to their assembly, my heart, for in their anger they have killed men, and for pleasure they have hamstrung oxen. New Heart English Bible May I never enter their council. May my honor never be joined with their assembly. For in their anger they killed men, and for pleasure they hamstrung oxen. Webster's Bible Translation O my soul, come not thou into their secret; to their assembly, my honor, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they digged down a wall. World English Bible My soul, don’t come into their council. My glory, don’t be united to their assembly; for in their anger they killed men. In their self-will they hamstrung cattle. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionInto their secret, do not come, O my soul! Do not be united to their assembly, O my glory; For in their anger they slew a man, "" And in their self-will eradicated a prince. Young's Literal Translation Into their secret, come not, O my soul! Unto their assembly be not united, O mine honour; For in their anger they slew a man, And in their self-will eradicated a prince. Smith's Literal Translation My soul shall not come into their consultation; in their assembly, my honor shall not be united, for in their anger they killed a man and in their will, houghed a bullock. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet not my soul go into their counsel, nor my glory be in their assembly: "be- cause in their fury they slew a man, and in their selfwill they undermined a wall. Catholic Public Domain Version Let not my soul go by their counsel, nor my glory be within their meeting. For in their fury they killed a man, and in their self-will they undermined a wall. New American Bible Let not my person enter their council, or my honor be joined with their company; For in their fury they killed men, at their whim they maimed oxen. New Revised Standard Version May I never come into their council; may I not be joined to their company— for in their anger they killed men, and at their whim they hamstrung oxen. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI never agreed to their counsels; nor did I lower myself to sit in their assembly; for in their anger they slew men and in their rage they destroyed a town wall. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Into their secrets my soul has not entered, and I have not come down from my glory into their assembly, because in their rage they murdered men and in their anger they tore down a city wall. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let my soul not come into their council; Unto their assembly let my glory not be not united; For in their anger they slew men, And in their self-will they houghed oxen. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let not my soul come into their counsel, and let not mine inward parts contend in their conspiracy, for in their wrath they slew men, and in their passion they houghed a bull. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses His Sons…5Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. 6May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. 7Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.… Cross References Genesis 34:25-30 Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male. / They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went away. / Jacob’s other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled. ... Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. Deuteronomy 27:24 ‘Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Proverbs 1:10-16 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. / If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ... Hosea 6:9 Like raiders who lie in ambush, so does a band of priests; they murder on the way to Shechem; surely they have committed atrocities. Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Luke 22:49-51 Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” / And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. / But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Romans 3:15-17 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; / ruin and misery lie in their wake, / and the way of peace they have not known.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Colossians 3:5-8 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways. ... 1 Timothy 1:9-10 We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching Treasury of Scripture O my soul, come not you into their secret; to their assembly, my honor, be not you united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they dig down a wall. O my soul. Judges 5:21 The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength. Psalm 42:5,11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance… Psalm 43:5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. come. Genesis 34:30 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Psalm 5:10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee. Psalm 26:4,5 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers… secret. Deuteronomy 27:24 Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen. Psalm 26:9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: Psalm 94:20 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? honour. Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. Psalm 30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 57:8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. a man. Genesis 34:25,26 And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males… digged down a wall. Jump to Previous Anger Assembly Cattle Company Council Death Digged Enter Far Glory Hamstring Hamstrung Heart Hocked Honor Honour Houghed Joined Killed Meetings Ox Oxen Part Pleased Pleasure Secret Secrets Self-Will Slay Slew Soul Spirit United Wall Wantonness Wounded WrathJump to Next Anger Assembly Cattle Company Council Death Digged Enter Far Glory Hamstring Hamstrung Heart Hocked Honor Honour Houghed Joined Killed Meetings Ox Oxen Part Pleased Pleasure Secret Secrets Self-Will Slay Slew Soul Spirit United Wall Wantonness Wounded WrathGenesis 493. Their blessing in particular. 29. He charges them about his burial. 33. He dies. May I never enter their council; This phrase reflects a strong disassociation from the actions and decisions of Simeon and Levi, the sons of Jacob. In biblical context, councils were gatherings where decisions were made, often by elders or leaders. The speaker, Jacob, distances himself from their violent and impulsive behavior, indicating a moral and spiritual separation. This can be seen as a call to avoid ungodly influences, aligning with Psalm 1:1, which advises against walking in the counsel of the wicked. may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jacob (Israel)The patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel, who is giving his final blessings and prophecies concerning his sons. 2. Simeon and Levi Two of Jacob's sons, whose actions are being condemned in this verse. They are known for their violent response to the defilement of their sister Dinah. 3. Shechem The place where Simeon and Levi took revenge on the men of the city after their sister Dinah was violated. 4. Dinah The sister of Simeon and Levi, whose defilement led to their violent actions. 5. Canaan The broader region where these events took place, significant in the history of Israel. Teaching Points The Consequences of AngerSimeon and Levi's actions serve as a warning about the destructive power of uncontrolled anger. Believers are called to exercise self-control and seek God's wisdom in handling conflicts. The Importance of Godly Counsel Jacob's desire to avoid their assembly highlights the need for surrounding oneself with wise and godly counsel. Christians should seek fellowship with those who encourage righteousness. Redemption and Transformation Despite their past, the tribe of Levi is later set apart for God's service. This illustrates God's ability to redeem and transform our past mistakes for His purposes. The Impact of Our Actions on Legacy Simeon and Levi's actions affected their descendants' inheritance. Our actions today can have long-lasting effects on future generations, emphasizing the importance of living righteously. Zeal for God vs. Misguided Zeal The Levites' later zeal for God contrasts with their earlier misguided actions. Believers should channel their passion into serving God and upholding His standards.(6) Their secret.--The word sod used here is literally the little carpet, or cushion, upon which an Oriental sits. Consequently, for two persons to sit upon the same carpet marks a high degree of friendship and familiarity. It would therefore be more exactly translated alliance, or intimacy. Unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united.--For assembly (Heb. congregation), see Genesis 28:3; Genesis 35:11. It means here their union, or confederacy. In the first clause Jacob bids his soul, his true self, not to enter their alliance; here, after the manner of the parallelism of Hebrew poetry, he intensifies the meaning. For by mine honour, he signifies all that gave him dignity and worth in the sight of God and man. And this nobleness would be degraded and lost by union with men banded together for evil. In their self-will they digged down a wall--Self-will is worse than anger, and signifies that arrogant temper which leads on to wanton cruelty. The last words mean, they houghed an ox. The Vulgand Syriac took it as our version does, and understood it of making a breach in the walls of Shechem; but they had a different reading, shur, whereas the word in the Hebrew is shor, an ox, and it is so rendered by the LXX. The ox was in old times the symbol of majesty, and thus bulls are put for princes in Psalm 22:12; Psalm 68:30. Thus, then, the meaning is, "In their anger at the wrong done to their sister they slew Hamor, prince of Shechem, with his people; and from wanton cruelty, without any just cause for indignation, they hamstrung the noblest of their brethren, not killing Joseph outright, but disabling him by selling him into slavery, that he might there perish." Hebrew May Iנַפְשִׁ֔י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion never אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not enter תָּבֹ֣א (tā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go their council; בְּסֹדָם֙ (bə·sō·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret may I כְּבֹדִ֑י (kə·ḇō·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness never אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not join תֵּחַ֣ד (tê·ḥaḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3161: To be united their assembly. בִּקְהָלָ֖ם (biq·hā·lām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation For כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they kill הָ֣רְגוּ (hā·rə·ḡū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent men אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person in their anger, בְאַפָּם֙ (ḇə·’ap·pām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and hamstring עִקְּרוּ־ (‘iq·qə·rū-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6131: To pluck up, to hamstring, to exterminate oxen שֽׁוֹר׃ (šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) on a whim. וּבִרְצֹנָ֖ם (ū·ḇir·ṣō·nām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will Links Genesis 49:6 NIVGenesis 49:6 NLT Genesis 49:6 ESV Genesis 49:6 NASB Genesis 49:6 KJV Genesis 49:6 BibleApps.com Genesis 49:6 Biblia Paralela Genesis 49:6 Chinese Bible Genesis 49:6 French Bible Genesis 49:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 49:6 My soul don't come into their council (Gen. 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