Genesis 44:7
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnd they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:
— Genesis 44:7, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
They said to him, "Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants that they should do such a thing!
American Standard Version (ASV)
And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and they say unto him, 'Why doth my lord speak according to these words? far be it from thy servants to do according to this word;