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Then Tobit went out to meet Tobias' bride at the gate of Nineveh, rejoicing and praising God. The people of Nineveh were amazed when they saw him walking and moving along with all his strength without anyone leading him by the hand.
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May God be praised, and may his great name be praised, and may all his holy angels be praised forever! May his great name be upon us, and may all the angels be praised for all eternity!
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Though he has disciplined me, look now! I see my son Tobias!" Then Tobit came in rejoicing and praising God at the top of his lungs. Tobias told his father that his trip had been successful: that he had brought the money; that he had taken Sarah, Raguel's daughter, as his wife; and that, indeed, she was arriving and was near the gate of Nineveh.
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Then Tobit went out to meet Tobias' bride at the gate of Nineveh, rejoicing and praising God. The people of Nineveh were amazed when they saw him walking and moving along with all his strength without anyone leading him by the hand.
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Tobit declared to them that God had shown mercy on him and opened his eyes. Then Tobit approached Sarah, his son Tobias' wife, and he blessed her, saying, "May you come in good health, my daughter; may your God who has brought you to us be praised. May your father be blessed, may my son Tobias be blessed, and may you be blessed, my daughter. Come into your house in good health, in blessing and joy. Come in, my daughter!" On this day joy came to all the Jews who were in Nineveh.
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Ahikar and Nadab, Tobit's nephews, were also there, rejoicing with Tobit. And Tobias' wedding feast was celebrated joyfully for seven days.