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Genesis 30:29

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27 But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.”

28 And he added, “Name your wages, and I will pay them.”

Then Jacob answered, “You know how I have served you and how your livestock have thrived under my care.

30 Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?”

31 “What can I give you?” Laban asked. “You do not need to give me anything,” Jacob replied. “If you do this one thing for me, I will keep on shepherding and keeping your flocks.

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BSB
Then Jacob answered, “You know how I have served you and how your livestock have thrived under my care.
KJV
And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me.
WEB
Jacob said to him, “You know how I have served you, and how your livestock have fared with me.
ASV
And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me.
DARBY
And he said to him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and what thy cattle has become with me.
BLB
And he said to him, “You—you know how I have served you, and how your livestock has been with me.
ÅB
Og Jakob sa til ham: Du vet selv hvordan jeg har tjent deg, og hva din buskap er blitt til under mine hender.
OTB
Jakob sa til ham: "Du er klar over hvordan jeg har tjent deg, og hvordan din buskap har trivdes under min omsorg.
B1930
Og Jakob sa til ham: Du vet selv hvorledes jeg har tjent dig, og hvad din buskap er blitt til under mine hender.

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