11 And their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best fruits of the land in your vessels and ^acarry down a present for the man—a little ^bbalm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.  ‡

12 Take double money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money ^athat was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was an oversight.  ‡

14 And may God ^aAlmighty ^bgive you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother and Benjamin. ^cIf I am bereaved, I am bereaved!”  ‡

15 So the men took that present and Benjamin, and they took double money in their hand, and arose and went ^adown to Egypt; and they stood before Joseph.  ‡