Genesis 39:23

KJV1611 – Modern English

The keeper of the prison did not concern himself with anything that was under Joseph's care; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it prosper.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with him and gave him success in whatever he did.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    The keeper{H8269} of the prison{H1004} looked{H7200} not to anything{H3972} that was under his hand,{H3027} because Jehovah{H3068} was with him; and that which he did,{H6213} Jehovah{H3068} made it to prosper.{H6743}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The keeper{H8269} of the prison{H1004}{H5470} looked{H7200}{(H8802)} not to any thing{H3972} that was under his hand{H3027}; because the LORD{H3068} was with him, and that which he did{H6213}{(H8802)}, the LORD{H3068} made it to prosper{H6743}{(H8688)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And the keper of the preso loked vnto nothinge that was vnder his hande because the LORde was with him and because that what soeuer he dyd the LORde made it come luckely to passe.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For the officer of the preson sawe, yt the LORDE was with him in all yt was vnder his handes, and that what so euer he dyd, the LORDE made it to come prosperously to passe.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the keeper of the prison looked vnto nothing that was vnder his hande, seeing that the Lord was with him: for whatsoeuer he did, the Lorde made it to prosper.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the keper of the prison loked vnto nothyng that was vnder his hande, seyng that the Lord was with hym: For whatsoeuer he dyd, the Lorde made it to prosper.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing [that was] under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and [that] which he did, the LORD made [it] to prosper.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The keeper of the prison didn't look after anything that was under his hand, because Yahweh was with him; and that which he did, Yahweh made it prosper.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    the chief of the round-house seeth not anything under his hand, because Jehovah `is' with him, and that which he is doing Jehovah is causing to prosper.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand, because Jehovah was with him; and that which he did, Jehovah made it prosper.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand, because Jehovah was with him; and that which he did, Jehovah made it to prosper.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the keeper of the prison gave no attention to anything which was under his care, because the Lord was with him; and the Lord made everything he did go well.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The keeper of the prison didn't look after anything that was under his hand, because Yahweh was with him; and that which he did, Yahweh made it prosper.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The warden did not concern himself with anything that was in Joseph’s care because the LORD was with him and whatever he was doing the LORD was making successful.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 39:2-3 : 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hands.
  • 1 Sam 2:30 : 30 Therefore the LORD God of Israel says, I did indeed say that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me forever: but now the LORD says, Be it far from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
  • Ps 1:3 : 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not wither, and whatever he does shall prosper.
  • Isa 43:2 : 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; nor shall the flame ignite upon you.
  • Dan 6:22 : 22 My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, so that they have not hurt me: because innocence was found in me before him; and also before you, O king, have I done no harm.
  • Gen 40:3-4 : 3 And he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison, the place where Joseph was confined. 4 And the captain of the guard assigned Joseph to them, and he served them; and they remained in custody for a time.
  • Gen 49:23-24 : 23 The archers have severely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him. 24 But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel.)
  • Ps 37:3-9 : 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; so you shall dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed. 4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, and he shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. 8 Cease from anger and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off; but those who wait on the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; yes, you shall look for his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Gen 39:19-22
    4 verses
    89%

    19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, After this manner did your servant to me; that his anger was kindled.

    20 And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

    21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

    22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's care all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatever they did there, he was the doer of it.

  • Gen 39:1-8
    8 verses
    87%

    1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the hands of the Ishmaelites, who had brought him down there.

    2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

    3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hands.

    4 And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his care.

    5 And from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house and in the field.

    6 And he left all that he had in Joseph's care; and he did not concern himself with anything except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was a handsome person, and well-favored.

    7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

    8 But he refused, and said to his master's wife, Behold, my master does not concern himself with what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my care;

  • Gen 40:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3 And he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison, the place where Joseph was confined.

    4 And the captain of the guard assigned Joseph to them, and he served them; and they remained in custody for a time.

  • Gen 40:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14 But remember me when it is well with you, and show kindness, please, to me, and mention me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:

    15 For indeed I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews: and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

  • 10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  • 23 Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.

  • 8 So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

  • 21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions:

  • 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

  • 37 The proposal was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.

  • 12 Take him and look well to him and do him no harm; but do to him even as he says to you.

  • 44 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

  • 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.

  • 7 The LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went, and he rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him.

  • 36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.

  • 11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his work; and none of the men of the house was there inside.

  • 21 And he restored the chief butler to his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:

  • 13 And it came to pass, just as he interpreted for us, so it was; he restored me to my office, and he hanged the other.

  • 1 And it happened after these events, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord, the king of Egypt.

  • 19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tested him.

  • 17 He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

  • 10 Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker.

  • 7 And he asked Pharaoh's officers who were with him in the custody of his lord's house, saying, Why do you look so sad today?