This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Tobit 4:19 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)19 Bless the Lord God on every occasion; ask him that your ways may be made straight and that all your paths and plans may prosper. For none of the nations has understanding; but the Lord himself gives all good things, and according to his will he humbles whomever he wishes. “So, my son, remember my commands, and do not let them be blotted out of your mind. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible19 “At every opportunity praise God and ask him to make all your ways straight and all your activities prosper. No nation has good counsel, but the Lord himself gives good counsel. The Lord will bring down whomever he wishes, even as far as hell below. For this reason, my son, remember these instructions, and don’t let them be erased from your heart. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version19 Always seek the counsel of a wise man. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version19 Seek counsel always of a wise man. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)19 “Take advantage of every opportunity to praise the Lord your God. Ask him to make you prosper in whatever you set out to do. He does not give his wisdom to the people of any other nation. He is the source of all good things, but he can also destroy you and bring you to certain death, if he wishes. “Remember all my instructions. Don't forget them for one minute. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers19 Bless the Lord your God at all times, and ask of him that your ways may be made straight, and that all your paths and counsels may prosper; for every nation has no counsel; but the Lord himself gives all good things, and he humbles whom he will, as he will. And now, my child, remember my commandments, and let them not be blotted out of your mind. See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition19 Always praise the Lord God and pray for his guidance, so you will be successful in whatever you do. No other nations have understanding, but the Lord can either make them wise or bring them to ruin. My son, be sure to keep in mind everything I have told you to do. See the chapter |