Tobit 1:13 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

the Most High gave me favor and good standing with Shalmaneser, and I used to buy everything he needed.

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the Most High gave me favor and good standing before Shalmaneser, and I would buy for him everything he needed.

And because he was mindful of the Lord with his whole heart, God gave him favor in the sight of Shalmaneser the king.

And because he was mindful of the Lord with all his heart, God gave him favour in the sight of Salmanasar the king.

he made Emperor Shalmaneser respect me, and I was placed in charge of purchasing all the emperor's supplies.

So the Most High gave me grace and favor in the sight of Enemessar, and I was his purchasing agent.

That's why God Most High made King Shalmaneser so pleased with me. Shalmaneser even put me in charge of buying all the supplies for his palace,