Genesis 39

1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Petephres the eunuch of Pharao, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ismaelites, who brought him down there.

And Joseph was brought into Egypt, and Putiphar an eunuch of Pharao, chief captain of the army, an Egyptian, bought him of the Ismaelites, by whom he was brought.

2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house with his lord the Egyptian.

And the Lord was with him, and he was a prosperous man in all things: and he dwelt in his master’s house,

3 And his master knew that the Lord was with him, and the Lord prospers in his hands whatever he happens to do.

Who knew very well that the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

4 And Joseph found grace in the presence of his lord, and was well-pleasing to him; and he set him over his house, and all that he had he gave into the hand of Joseph.

And Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him:

5 And it came to pass after that he was set over his house, and over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the Lord was on all his possessions in the house, and in his field.

And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph’s sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home, and in the fields.

6 And he committed all that he had into the hands of Joseph; and he knew not of anything that belonged to him, save the bread which he himself ate. And Joseph was handsome in form, and exceedingly beautiful in countenance.

Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.

7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph, and said, Lie with me.

And after many days his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and said: Lie with me.

8 But he would not; but said to his master's wife, If because of me my master knows nothing in his house, and has given into my hands all things that belong to him:

But he, in no wise consenting to that wicked act, said to her: Behold, my master hath delivered all things to me, and knoweth not what he hath in his own house:

9 and in this house there is nothing above me, nor has anything been kept back from me, but you, because you are his wife—how then shall I do this wicked thing, and sin against God?

Neither is there any thing which is not in my power, or that he hath not delivered to me, but thee, who art his wife: how then can I do this wicked thing, and sin against my God?

10 And when she talked with Joseph day by day, and he listened not to her to sleep with her, so as to be with her,

With such words as these day by day, both the woman was importunate with the young man, and he refused the adultery.

11 it came to pass on a certain day, that Joseph went into the house to do his business, and there was no one of the household within.

Now it happened on a certain day, that Joseph went into the house, and was doing some business without any, man with him:

12 And she caught hold of him by his clothes, and said, Lie with me; and having left his clothes in her hands, he fled, and went forth.

And she catching the skirt of his garment, said: Lie with me. But he leaving the garment in her hand, fled, and went out.

13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his clothes in her hands, and fled, and gone forth,

And when the woman saw the garment in her hands, and herself disregarded,

14 that she called those that were in the house, and spoke to them, saying, See, he has brought in to us a Hebrew servant to mock us—he came in to me, saying, Lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice.

She called to her the men of her house, and said to them: See, he hath brought in a Hebrew, to abuse us: he came in to me, to lie with me: and when I cried out,

15 And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, having left his clothes with me, he fled, and went forth out.

And he heard my voice, he left the garment that I held, and got him out.

16 So she leaves the clothes by her, until the master came to his house.

For a proof therefore of her fidelity, she kept the garment, and shewed it to her husband when he returned home:

17 And she spoke to him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, whom you brought in to us, came in to me to mock me, and said to me, I will lie with you.

And said: The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought, came to me to abuse me.

18 And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, having left his clothes with me, he fled and departed forth.

And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out.

19 And it came to pass, when his master heard all the words of his wife, that she spoke to him, saying, Thus did your servant to me, that he was very angry.

His master hearing these things, and giving too much credit to his wife’s words, was very angry.

20 And his master took Joseph, and cast him into the prison, into the place where the king's prisoners are kept, there in the prison.

And cast Joseph into the prison, where the king’s prisoners were kept, and he was there shut up.

21 And the Lord was with Joseph, and poured down mercy upon him; and he gave him favor in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison.

But the Lord was with Joseph and having mercy upon him gave him favour in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison:

22 And the chief keeper of the prison gave the prison into the hand of Joseph, and all the prisoners as many as were in the prison; and all things whatever they do there, he did them.

Who delivered into his hand all the prisoners that were kept in custody: and whatsoever was done was under him.

23 Because of him the chief keeper of the prison knew nothing, for all things were in the hand of Joseph, because the Lord was with him; and whatever things he did, the Lord made them to prosper in his hands.

Neither did he himself know any thing, having committed all things to him: for the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper.