Genesis 43:31

New American Bible - revised edition

After washing his face, he reappeared and, now having collected himself, gave the order, “Serve the meal.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:1

Joseph could no longer restrain himself in the presence of all his attendants, so he cried out, “Have everyone withdraw from me!” So no one attended him when he made himself known to his brothers.

Proverbs 10:19

Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but those who restrain their lips do well.

Isaiah 42:14

For a long time I have kept silent, I have said nothing, holding myself back; Now I cry out like a woman in labor, gasping and panting.

Jeremiah 31:16

Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of weeping, hold back your tears! There is compensation for your labor— oracle of the Lord— they shall return from the enemy’s land.

1 Peter 3:10

For: “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep the tongue from evil and the lips from speaking deceit,