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But his mother began to weep, and said to Tobit, "Why is it that you have sent my child away? Is he not the staff of our hand as he goes in and out before us?
19
Do not heap money upon money, but let it be a ransom for our child.
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For the life that is given to us by the Lord is enough for us."
21
Tobit said to her, "Do not worry; our child will leave in good health and return to us in good health. Your eyes will see him on the day when he returns to you in good health. Say no more! Do not fear for them, my sister.
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For a good angel will accompany him; his journey will be successful, and he will come back in good health."
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