Genesis 43:31

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Then he washed his face and came out. Regaining his composure,  he said, ‘Serve the meal.’

Cross References

Genesis 45:1

Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants,  so he called out, ‘Send everyone away from me! ’ No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers.

1 Peter 3:10

For the   one who wants to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,

Jeremiah 31:16

This is what the Lord says: Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come – this is the  Lord’s declaration – and your children will return from the enemy’s land.

Isaiah 42:14

‘I have kept silent from ages past; I have been quiet and restrained myself. But now, I will groan like a woman in labour, gasping breathlessly.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.