Then the money of the land of Egypt and of the land of Canaan ran out and all of Egypt came to Joseph saying, “Give us food. Why should we die in front of you because the money is gone?”
Genesis 47:16 - Tree of Life Version Joseph said, “Give your livestock and I’ll give it to you for your livestock, if the money is gone.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Joseph said, Give up your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for [them] if your money is gone. American Standard Version (1901) And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail. Common English Bible Joseph said, “Give me your livestock, and I will give you food for your livestock if the silver is gone.” Catholic Public Domain Version And he responded to them: "Bring me your cattle, and I will give food to you in exchange for them, if you do not have money." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he answered them: Bring your cattle, and for them I will give you food, if you have no money. |
Then the money of the land of Egypt and of the land of Canaan ran out and all of Egypt came to Joseph saying, “Give us food. Why should we die in front of you because the money is gone?”
So they brought their livestock to Joseph and Joseph gave them food in exchange for horses, for flocks of sheep, for herds of cattle and for donkeys. He provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock that year.
A trustworthy witness tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
Give no offense either to Jewish or Greek people or to God’s community—
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise—dwell on these things.
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.