Tobit 5:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
15 And besides, I will add to your wages if you both return safe and sound.” So they agreed to these terms.
16 Then he said to Tobi′as, “Get ready for the journey, and good success to you both.” So his son made the preparations for the journey. And his father said to him, “Go with this man; God who dwells in heaven will prosper your way, and may his angel attend you.” So they both went out and departed, and the young man’s dog was with them.
17 But Anna,[a] his mother, began to weep, and said to Tobit, “Why have you sent our child away? Is he not the staff of our hands as he goes in and out before us?
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- Tobit 5:17 Other authorities omit Anna
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