⁴ He commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall say to my lord Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says the following: “I have resided with Laban, and ^(A)stayed until now;

²⁴ She fell at his feet and said, “On me ^[a]alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your slave speak ^[b]to you, and listen to the words of your slave.

⁴ If the ruler’s ^[a]temper rises against you, ^(A)do not abandon your place, because ^(B)composure puts great offenses to rest.