Genesis 39:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.”
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“The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“the chief of the round-house seeth not anything under his hand, because Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> with him, and that which he is doing Jehovah is causing to prosper.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 39:23 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 39:2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
- Genesis 40:3and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.
- Genesis 49:23The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility.
- 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
- Psalms 1:3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
- Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
- Isaiah 43:2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
- Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
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