And it came to pass, while Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard of it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:
Genesis 44:7 - Revised Version 1885 And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? God forbid that thy servants should do such a thing. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They said to him, Why does my lord say these things? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing! American Standard Version (1901) And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing. Common English Bible They replied, “Why does my master talk to us like this? Your servants would never do such a thing. Catholic Public Domain Version And they responded: "Why does our lord speak in this way, as though your servants had committed such a shameful act? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they answered: Why doth our lord speak so, as though thy servants had committed so heinous a fact? |
And it came to pass, while Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard of it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:
Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
And Hazael said, But what is thy servant, which is but a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold.
A Good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honestly in all things.