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Genesis 30:29

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27 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.

28 And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it.

And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me.

30 For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?

31 And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock:

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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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