³ He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

⁶ Joseph was the governor over the land. It was he who sold to all the people of the land. Joseph's brothers came, and bowed themselves down to him with their faces to the earth.

²⁶ When Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down themselves to him to the earth.

² He lifted up his eyes and looked, and saw that three men stood opposite him. When he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the earth,

¹⁵ even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹¹ I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

¹² He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn't own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep, and scatters them.

⁴ Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

¹¹ For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

⁴ If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

³ Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, Seeing you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.

⁵ Those who were full have hired out themselves for bread; Those who were hungry have ceased [to hunger]: Yes, the barren has borne seven; She who has many children languishes.