¹⁷ For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place [1] of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

¹⁷ for ye know that also afterwards, desiring to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, (for he found no place for repentance) although he sought it earnestly with tears.

¹⁷ You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing - but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.