“Two nations^(A) are in your womb,
    and two peoples from within you will be separated;
one people will be stronger than the other,
    and the older will serve the younger.^(B)”

²⁹ May nations serve you
    and peoples bow down to you.^(A)
Be lord over your brothers,
    and may the sons of your mother bow down to you.^(B)
May those who curse you be cursed
    and those who bless you be blessed.^(C)”

⁴⁰ You will live by the sword
    and you will serve^(A) your brother.^(B)
But when you grow restless,
    you will throw his yoke
    from off your neck.^(C)”