Genesis 47:16

New American Bible - revised edition

“Give me your livestock if your money is gone,” replied Joseph. “I will give you food in return for your livestock.”

Cross References

Genesis 47:15

When all the money in Egypt and Canaan was spent, all the Egyptians came to Joseph, pleading, “Give us food! Why should we perish in front of you? For our money is gone.”

Genesis 47:17

So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks of sheep and herds of cattle, and their donkeys. Thus he supplied them with food in exchange for all their livestock in that year.

Proverbs 12:17

Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly, but the deceitful make lying witnesses.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Avoid giving offense, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.