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And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow!” God granted him that which he requested.
World English Bible (WEB)
And Jabez{H3258} called{H7121}{(H8799)} on the God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Oh that{H518} thou wouldest bless{H1288}{(H8762)} me indeed{H1288}{(H8763)}, and enlarge{H7235}{(H8689)} my coast{H1366}, and that thine hand{H3027} might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep{H6213}{(H8804)} me from evil{H7451}, that it may not grieve{H6087}{(H8800)} me! And God{H430} granted{H935}{(H8686)} him that which he requested{H7592}{(H8804)}.
Strong's King James
And Jabez calleth to the God of Israel, saying, ‘If blessing Thou dost bless me, then Thou hast made great my border, and Thy hand hath been with me, and Thou hast kept me from evil—not to grieve me;’ and God bringeth in that which he asked.
Young's Literal Translation
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