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Genesis 49:17
He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.
Genesis 49:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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Genesis 49:17 in other translations
Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.
Dan will be a serpent on the trail, an adder in the path, that bites the horse’s heels, so that his rider falls backward.
Dan will be a serpent in the way, an adder in the path, That bites the horse's heels, so that his rider falls backward.
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In context
14 Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
15 He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.
16 Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel.
17 He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.
18 I await Your salvation, O LORD.
19 Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels.
20 Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.
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