Tobit 6:18 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

¹⁸ the demon will smell it and flee, and will never be seen near her any more. Now when you are about to go to bed with her, both of you must first stand up and pray, imploring the Lord of heaven that mercy and safety may be granted to you. Do not be afraid, for she was set apart for you before the world was made. You will save her, and she will go with you. I presume that you will have children by her, and they will be as brothers to you. Now say no more!” When Tobias heard the words of Raphael and learned that she was his kinswoman, related through his father's lineage, he loved her very much, and his heart was drawn to her.

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Common English Bible

¹⁸ and the demon will smell it, flee, and never stalk her again. And before you have sex with her, the two of you must rise and pray and plead with the Lord of heaven for mercy and deliverance. So don’t be afraid; she has been assigned to you before the world came into being. You will save her, and she will go with you. I’m convinced that you will also have children by her, and they will be like brothers and sisters to you. So stop worrying.” When Tobias heard Raphael’s words, and learned that she was his relative and descendant from his father’s house, he fell deeply in love with her and his heart was united with her.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ But you, when you will have accepted her, enter the bedroom and for three days keep yourself continent from her, and empty yourself to nothing other than prayers with her.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁸ But thou, when thou shalt take her, go into the chamber; and for three days keep thyself continent from her, and give thyself to nothing else but to prayers with her.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹⁸ that the demon will leave and never return. Then, before the two of you go to bed, you must stand up and pray that the Lord of Heaven will be merciful and watch over you. Don't worry! Even before the time of creation, God had already chosen Sarah to be your wife. You will save her from disgrace, and she will return to your home with you. I promise that the two of you will have sons, and you will love them very much. So don't argue with me! As soon as Tobias learned that Sarah was related to him on his father's side of the family, he fell deeply in love with her.

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