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Berean Standard Bible

“Joseph is a fruitful vine— a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall.”

Genesis 49:22

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Jacob is blessing each of his sons near the end of his life. When he comes to Joseph, who had been sold into slavery but rose to save his family, his words become poetic and warm.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Joseph is a fruitful vine— a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine by a spring. His branches run over the wall.

King James Version (KJV)

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Joseph is a fruitful bough, A fruitful bough by a fountain; His branches run over the wall.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ramo fructífero José, ramo fructífero junto á fuente, cuyos vástagos se extienden sobre el muro.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»José es un árbol fructífero, es como un árbol junto a una fuente, y sus ramas pasan sobre el muro.

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