²⁵ Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain,^(A) to put each man’s silver back in his sack,^(B) and to give them provisions^(C) for their journey.^(D) After this was done for them,

⁹ Do not repay evil with evil^(A) or insult with insult.^(B) On the contrary, repay evil with blessing,^(C) because to this^(D) you were called^(E) so that you may inherit a blessing.^(F)

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil.^(A) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.^{(B) 18} If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^{(C) 19} Do not take revenge,^(D) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”^[a](E) says the Lord. ²⁰ On the contrary:

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

³³ But seek first his kingdom^(A) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.^(B)

⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^(A)

Invitation to the Thirsty

²¹ So the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts,^(A) as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.^(B)

A Silver Cup in a Sack

44 Now Joseph gave these instructions to the steward of his house:^(A) “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man’s silver in the mouth of his sack.^{(B) 2} Then put my cup,^(C) the silver one,^(D) in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” And he did as Joseph said.