11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your [a]bags, and carry down to the man (A)as a gift, a little (B)balsam and a little honey, labdanum resin and [b]myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds. 12 And take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand (C)the money that was returned in the opening of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake. 13 Take your brother also, and arise, return to the man; 14 and may [c](D)God Almighty (E)grant you compassion in the sight of the man, so that he will release to you (F)your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, (G)if I am bereaved of my sons, I am bereaved!”

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  1. Genesis 43:11 Or vessels
  2. Genesis 43:11 Or resinous bark
  3. Genesis 43:14 Heb El Shaddai

11 Then their father Israel(A) said to them, “If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best products(B) of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift(C)—a little balm(D) and a little honey, some spices(E) and myrrh,(F) some pistachio nuts and almonds. 12 Take double the amount(G) of silver with you, for you must return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks.(H) Perhaps it was a mistake. 13 Take your brother also and go back to the man at once.(I) 14 And may God Almighty[a](J) grant you mercy(K) before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you.(L) As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”(M)

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  1. Genesis 43:14 Hebrew El-Shaddai