Genesis 43:10-12

New International Reader's Version

¹⁰ As it is, we’ve already waited too long. We could have made the trip to Egypt and back twice by now.”

¹¹ Then their father Israel spoke to them. He said, “If that’s the way it has to be, then do what I tell you. Put some of the best things from our land in your bags. Take them down to the man as a gift. Take some lotion and a little honey. Take some spices and myrrh. Take some pistachio nuts and almonds. ¹² Take twice the amount of money with you. You have to give back the money that was put in your sacks. Maybe it was a mistake.