Genesis 44:17

English Standard Version

17 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.” 

New International Version

17 But Joseph said, ‘Far be it from me to do such a thing! Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave. The rest of you, go back to your father in peace.’ 

New International Reader’s Version

17 But Joseph said, ‘I would never do anything like that! Only the man found to have the cup will become my slave. The rest of you may go back to your father in peace.’ 

King James Version

17 And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father. 

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