Genesis 43:31

Tree of Life Version

Then he washed his face, came out, and controlled himself. “Serve the food,” he said.

Cross References

Genesis 45:1

Now Joseph could no longer restrain himself in front of all those who were standing by him, so he cried out, “Get everyone away from me!” So no one stood with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.

Isaiah 42:14

“I have held My peace a long time, I have been still and restrained Myself. Now like a woman in labor I groan, gasping and panting at once.

Jeremiah 31:16

So there is hope for your future” —it is declaration of Adonai— “when your children will return to their own territory.

1 Peter 3:10

For, “The one who loves life, wanting to see good days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.