Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“I was afraid,” Jacob answered, “for I thought you would take your daughters from me by force.
World English Bible (WEB)
Jacob answered Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I said, ‘Lest you should take your daughters from me by force.’
Strong's King James
And Jacob{H3290} answered{H6030}{(H8799)} and said{H559}{(H8799)} to Laban{H3837}, Because I was afraid{H3372}{(H8804)}: for I said{H559}{(H8804)}, Peradventure{H6435} thou wouldest take by force{H1497}{(H8799)} thy daughters{H1323} from me.
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Young's Literal Translation
And Jacob answereth and saith to Laban, ‘Because I was afraid, for I said, Lest thou take violently away thy daughters from me;
