Genesis 44:17

The English Standar Version

But he said, "Far be it from me that I should do so! Only the man in whose hand the cup was found shall be my servant. But as for you, go up in peace to your father."

Cross References

Proverbs 17:15

He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.

Psalm 75:2

"At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God:

Genesis 26:29

that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD."

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing, to put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?"

Genesis 44:16

And Judah said, "What shall we say to my lord? What shall we speak? Or how can we clear ourselves? God has found out the guilt of your servants; behold, we are my lord's servants, both we and he also in whose hand the cup has been found."

Genesis 44:18

Then Judah went up to him and said, "O my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not your anger burn against your servant, for you are like Pharaoh himself.

Genesis 44:10

He said, "Let it be as you say: he who is found with it shall be my servant, and the rest of you shall be innocent."