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What does Genesis 43:14 mean?

'May God Almighty show you mercy before the man, so he’ll let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. But if I lose my children, then I lose them.' Genesis 43:14 - Modern Text Bible

(Jacob prays for God’s mercy and resigns himself to whatever happens, realizing he can’t control the outcome.)