That I may set my covenant betwixt me and thee, And may multiply thee, exceedingly.

She went and sat down opposite him, a good way off, about a bow shot away. For she said, "Don't let me see the death of the child." She sat over against him, and lifted up her voice, and wept.

And Jacob said, Not so; but if I have grace in your eyes, take them as a sign of my love, for I have seen your face as one may see the face of God, and you have been pleased with me.

But Jacob said, My lord may see that the children are only small, and there are young ones in my flocks and herds: one day's over-driving will be the destruction of all the flock.

And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.

And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath let me see thy seed also.