Jacob thought, “Esau might come and destroy one camp, but the other camp can run away and be saved.”
Then Jacob was very afraid and worried. He divided the people who were with him and all the flocks, herds, and camels into two camps.
Then Jacob said, “God of my father Abraham! God of my father Isaac! Lord, you told me to return to my country and my family. You said that you would treat me well.
“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.