Genesis 50:17-21

17‘You are to say to Joseph, “I beg you, please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.” ’ Now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.

18Then his brothers went and fell down before him [in confession]; then they said, “Behold, we are your servants (slaves).”

19But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? [Vengeance is His, not mine.]

20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day].

21So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.