| The Message (MSG) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 15 Laban said, "Just because you're my nephew, you shouldn't work for me for nothing. Tell me what you want to be paid. What's a fair wage?" | 15 Laban said to him, "Just because you are a relative of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be." |
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