Genesis 43:31

New International Reader's Version

Then he washed his face and came out. He calmed down and said, “Serve the food.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:1

Joseph couldn’t control himself anymore in front of all his attendants. He cried out, “Have everyone leave me!” So there wasn’t anyone with Joseph when he told his brothers who he was.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is not ended by using many words. But those who are wise control their tongues.

Isaiah 42:14

The Lord says, “For a long time I have kept silent. I have been calm and quiet. But now, like a woman having a baby, I cry out. I gasp and pant.

Jeremiah 31:16

The Lord says, “Do not weep anymore. Do not let tears fall from your eyes. I will reward you for your work,” announces the Lord. “Your children will return from the land of the enemy.

1 Peter 3:10

Scripture says, “Suppose someone wants to love life and see good days. Then they must keep their tongues from speaking evil. They must keep their lips from telling lies.