Genesis 44:22 KJV
And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.
Genesis 44:22, King James Version
In context
21 And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.
22 And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.
23 And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.