Genesis 49:14-18 New Century Version (NCV)

14. “Issachar is like a strong donkeywho lies down while carrying his load.

15. When he sees his resting place is goodand how pleasant his land is,he will put his back to the loadand become a slave.

16. “Dan will rule his own peoplelike the other tribes in Israel.

17. Dan will be like a snake by the side of the road,a dangerous snake lying near the path.That snake bites a horse’s leg,and the rider is thrown off backward.

18. “Lord, I wait for your salvation.

Genesis 49