Tobit 5:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶ and I’ll give you additional pay.”

The young man replied, “I’ll go with him. Don’t be afraid; we’ll depart safely and we’ll return safely to you, because the road is secure.”

¹⁷ Tobit answered, “Bless you, brother!”

Then Tobit called his son and said to him, “My child, prepare provisions for the trip and head off with your brother. May God who is in heaven protect you on your way and restore you safely to me. May his angel travel with you and protect you, my child.”

He went to begin his journey, and he kissed his father and mother. Tobit said to him, “Travel safely!”

¹⁸ His mother began to weep and said to Tobit, “Why have you sent my child away? Isn’t he the staff on which we lean^[a] as he comes and goes in our presence?