Gen.44.32

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Gen.44.32

For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.

Gen.44.32

And that's not all. I got my father to release the boy to show him to you by promising, "If I don't bring him back, I'll stand condemned before you, Father, all my life.'

Gen.44.32

Your servant guaranteed the boy's safety to my father. I said, 'If I do not bring him back to you, I will bear the blame before you, my father, all my life!'

Gen.44.32

For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, "If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame before my father forever.'

Gen.44.32

My lord, I made a pledge to my father that I would take care of the boy. I told him, `If I don't bring him back to you, I will bear the blame forever.'