He commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall say to my lord Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says the following: “I have resided with Laban, and (A)stayed until now;

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He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord(A) Esau: ‘Your servant(B) Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban(C) and have remained there till now.

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24 She fell at his feet and said, “On me [a]alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your slave speak [b]to you, and listen to the words of your slave.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit myself
  2. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit in your ears

24 She fell at his feet and said: “Pardon your servant, my lord,(A) and let me speak to you; hear what your servant has to say.

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If the ruler’s [a]temper rises against you, (A)do not abandon your place, because (B)composure puts great offenses to rest.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 10:4 Lit spirit

If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(A)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(B)

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