Genesis 47:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And Joseph answered, “Give me your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your livestock, if your money is gone.”

Cross References

Genesis 47:15

When the money from the land of Egypt and from the land of Canaan was spent, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food! Why should we die before your eyes? For our money is gone.”

Genesis 47:17

So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them food in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the herds, and the donkeys. That year he supplied them with food in exchange for all their livestock.

Proverbs 12:17

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, 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 time.