Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants, so he called out, ‘Send everyone away from me! ’ No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers.
Genesis 43:31 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then he washed his face and came out. Regaining his composure, he said, ‘Serve the meal.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And he washed his face and went out, and, restraining himself, said, Let dinner be served. American Standard Version (1901) And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself, and said, Set on bread. Common English Bible He washed his face, came back, pulled himself together, and said, “Set out the dinner.” Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had washed his face, coming out again, he composed himself, and he said, "Set out bread." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when he had washed his face, coming out again, he refrained himself, and said: Set bread on the table. |
Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants, so he called out, ‘Send everyone away from me! ’ No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers.
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
‘I have kept silent from ages past; I have been quiet and restrained myself. But now, I will groan like a woman in labour, gasping breathlessly.
This is what the Lord says: Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come – this is the Lord’s declaration – and your children will return from the enemy’s land.
For the one who wants to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,