Genesis 24:42 - The Message42-44 “Well, when I came this very day to the spring, I prayed, ‘God, God of my master Abraham, make things turn out well in this task I’ve been given. I’m standing at this well. When a young woman comes here to draw water and I say to her, Please, give me a sip of water from your jug, and she says, Not only will I give you a drink, I’ll also water your camels—let that woman be the wife God has picked out for my master’s son.’ Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176942 And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition42 I came today to the well and said, O Lord, God of my master Abraham, if You are now causing me to go on my way prosperously– Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)42 And I came this day unto the fountain, and said, O Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible42 “Today I arrived at the spring, and I said, ‘LORD, God of my master Abraham, if you wish to make the trip I’m taking successful, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version42 And so, today I arrived at the well of water, and I said: 'O Lord, the God of my lord Abraham, if you have directed my way, in which I now walk, Ver Capítulo |
I proclaimed a fast there beside the Ahava Canal, a fast to humble ourselves before our God and pray for wise guidance for our journey—all our people and possessions. I was embarrassed to ask the king for a cavalry bodyguard to protect us from bandits on the road. We had just told the king, “Our God lovingly looks after all those who seek him, but turns away in disgust from those who leave him.”