Tobit 12:18 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting on my own will, but by the will of God. Bless him each and every day; sing his praises.

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While I was with you, it wasn’t because I was showing you any favor but because of God’s will. Praise him all your days and sing to him!

For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God. Bless him, and sing to him.

For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God: bless ye him, and sing praises to him.

He wanted me to come and help you; I did not come on my own. So sing God's praises as long as you live.

For I came not of any favor of my own, but by the will of your God. Therefore bless him forever.

Don't give me the credit; it was God who did all of this. That's why you must sing praises to God every day.