Genesis 42:21-23
King James Version
21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.
23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.
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Genesis 42:21-23
English Standard Version
21 Then they said to one another, (A)“In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us and we did not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” 22 And Reuben answered them, (B)“Did I not tell you not to sin against the boy? But you did not listen. So now (C)there comes a reckoning for his blood.” 23 They did not know that Joseph understood them, for there was an interpreter between them.
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