Genesis 42:4

But Beniamin Iosephs brother, Iacob sent not with his brethren: for he said, Lest peraduenture mischiefe befall him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "I am afraid that harm may befall him."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest Peradventure harm befall him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with them, for fear, as he said, that some evil might come to him.
- Basic English Bible

But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "I am afraid that harm might befall him."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest mischief may befall him.
- Darby Bible

Whilst Benjamin was kept at home by Jacob, who said to his brethren: Lest perhaps he take any harm in the journey.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.
- English Revised Version

But Jacob didn't send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with his brothers; for he said, "Lest perhaps harm happen to him."
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 42:4

42:2 Get you down thither - Masters of families must not only pray for daily bread for their families, but must with care and industry provide it.