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So she got up, and they began to pray and implore that they might be kept safe. Tobias began by saying, "Blessed are you, O God of our ancestors, and blessed is your name in all generations forever. Let the heavens and the whole creation bless you forever.
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You made Adam, and for him you made his wife Eve as a helper and support. From the two of them the human race has sprung. You said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; let us make a helper for him like himself.'
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I now am taking this kinswoman of mine, not because of lust, but with sincerity. Grant that she and I may find mercy and that we may grow old together."
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And they both said, "Amen, Amen."
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Then they went to sleep for the night. But Raguel arose and called his servants to him, and they went and dug a grave,
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for he said, "It is possible that he will die and we will become an object of ridicule and derision."
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When they had finished digging the grave, Raguel went into his house and called his wife,
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saying, "Send one of the maids and have her go in to see if he is alive. But if he is dead, let us bury him without anyone knowing it."
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So they sent the maid, lit a lamp, and opened the door; and she went in and found them sound asleep together.
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Then the maid came out and informed them that he was alive and that nothing was wrong.
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So they blessed the God of heaven, and Raguel said, "Blessed are you, O God, with every pure blessing; let all your chosen ones bless you. Let them bless you forever.