Genesis 44:7
And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:
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English Standard Version
They said to him, "Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing!
New International Version
But they said to him, "Why does my lord say such things? Far be it from your servants to do anything like that!
Catholic Public Domain Version
And they responded: "Why does our lord speak in this way, as though your servants had committed such a shameful act