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10 And the eyes of Israel have been heavy from age, he is unable to see; and he bringeth them nigh unto him, and he kisseth them, and cleaveth to them;

11 and Israel saith unto Joseph, `To see thy face I had not thought, and lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.'

12 And Joseph bringeth them out from between his knees, and boweth himself on his face to the earth;

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10 Now Israel’s eyes were failing because of old age, and he could hardly see.(A) So Joseph brought his sons close to him, and his father kissed them(B) and embraced them.(C)

11 Israel(D) said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again,(E) and now God has allowed me to see your children too.”(F)

12 Then Joseph removed them from Israel’s knees(G) and bowed down with his face to the ground.(H)

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