And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
Genesis 39:23 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand, because the LORD was with him; and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The prison warden paid no attention to anything that was in [Joseph's] charge, for the Lord was with him and made whatever he did to prosper. American Standard Version (1901) The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand, because Jehovah was with him; and that which he did, Jehovah made it to prosper. Common English Bible The jail’s commander paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s supervision, because the LORD was with him and made everything he did successful. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither did he himself know anything, having entrusted all things to him. For the Lord was with him, and he directed everything that he did. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Neither did he himself know any thing, having committed all things to him: for the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper. |
And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master knoweth not what is with me in the house, and he hath put all that he hath into my hand;
And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.