That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto you; I bore the loss of it; of my hand did you require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.

And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he tore his clothes.

And he recognized it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast has devoured him; Joseph is without doubt torn in pieces.

And Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

Then they tore their clothes, and loaded every man his donkey, and returned to the city.

And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I saw him not since: