Genesis 43:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After washing his face and returning, he was able to control himself and said, “Serve the meal!”

Cross References

Genesis 45:1

Since Joseph could no longer control his feelings in front of his servants, he sent them out of the room. When he was alone with his brothers, he told them, “I am Joseph.”

Proverbs 10:19

You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.

Isaiah 42:14

For a long time, I, the LORD, have held my temper; now I will scream and groan like a woman giving birth.

Jeremiah 31:16

But I, the LORD, tell you to dry your tears. Some day your children will come home from the enemy's land. Then all you have done for them will be greatly rewarded. So don't lose hope. I, the LORD, have spoken.

1 Peter 3:10

“Do you really love life? Do you want to be happy? Then stop saying cruel things and stop telling lies.