Verse 17

And he said, Far be it from me that I should do so: the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my bondman; but as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.

Referenced Verses

• Gen 18:25 : 25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
• Gen 26:29 : 29 that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of Jehovah.
• Gen 37:32-33 : 32 and they sent the coat of many colors, and they brought it to their father, and said, This have we found: know now whether it is thy son's coat or not. 33 And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt torn in pieces.
• Gen 42:18 : 18 And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:
• 2 Sam 23:3 : 3 The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,
• Ps 75:2 : 2 When I shall find the set time, I will judge uprightly.
• Prov 17:15 : 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.