7. And they said to him, Why saith my lord these words? Far be it from us that thy servants should do according to this thing:
8. Behold, the money which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again to thee from the land of Canaan: how then should we steal from thy lord's house silver or gold?
9. With whom soever of thy servants it shall be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bond-men.
10. And he said, Now also let it be according to your words: he with whom it shall be found, shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.
11. Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.
12. And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
13. Then they rent their clothes, and loaded every man his ass, and returned to the city.
14. And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house, (for he was yet there:) and they fell before him on the ground.
15. And Joseph said to them, What deed is this that ye have done? knew ye not that such a man as I can certainly divine?
16. And Judah said, What shall we say to my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold we are my lord's servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.
17. And he said, Far be it from me that I should do so: the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, go in peace to your father.