Tobit 7:11 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹¹ When Raguel heard this word, he became afraid, knowing what had befallen those seven men, who had approached her. And he began to fear, lest it might happen to him also in the same way. And, since he wavered and gave no further response to the petition,

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Common English Bible

¹¹ I have given her to seven men among our relatives, and they all died the night they tried to have sex with her. Now, however, eat and drink, my son, and may the Lord act on behalf of you both.” Tobias replied, “I won’t eat or drink here until you resolve the matters that have to do with me.” Raguel said to him, “I will do it. She is given to you according to the ruling of the scroll from Moses, and it has been decided in heaven that she be given to you. Receive your sister! From now on you are her brother and she is your sister. She is given to you from today until eternity. And tonight may the Lord of heaven grant success to both of you, my son, and may he shower you both with mercy and peace.”

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹¹ Now when Raguel heard this, he was afraid, knowing what had happened to those seven husbands, that went in unto her. And he began to fear lest it might happen to him also in like manner. And as he was in suspense, and gave no answer to his petition,

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹¹ I have already given her to seven men, all of them relatives. Each one died on his wedding night, as soon as he entered the bedroom. But now, my son, have something to eat and drink. The Lord will take care of you both.” Tobias replied, “I won't eat or drink until you give me your word.”

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹¹ I have given my child to seven men of our relatives, and whenever they came in to her, they died in the night. But for the present be merry.” And Tobias said, “I will taste nothing here, until you all make a covenant and enter into that covenant with me.”

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹¹ I have already let Sarah marry seven of my relatives, and each one of them died when he went into the bedroom to sleep with her. So now, Tobias, eat and drink, and the Lord will help you.” But Tobias replied, “I won't eat or drink anything until you make this marriage official.” “Then I will make it official right now!” Raguel said. “Tobias, I give my daughter Sarah to you as your wife according to the laws in the Book of Moses. God himself wanted you to marry her, and from this moment you will forever be husband and wife. I pray that the Lord of Heaven will bless the two of you tonight, and that he will be merciful and give you peace.”

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

¹¹ I have already given her to seven men, all of them relatives. Each one died on his wedding night, as soon as he entered the bedroom. But now, my son, have something to eat and drink. The Lord will take care of you both.” Tobias replied, “I won't eat or drink until you give me your word.”

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