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So she got up, and they began to pray and implore that they might be kept safe. Tobias[a] began by saying,

“Blessed are you, O God of our ancestors,
    and blessed is your name in all generations forever.
Let the heavens and the whole creation bless you forever.(A)
You made Adam, and for him you made his wife Eve
    as a helper and support.
    From the two of them the human race has sprung.
You said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone;
    let us make a helper for him like himself.’(B)
I now am taking this sister of mine,
    not for sexual gratification,
    but with sincerity.
Grant that she and I may find mercy
    and that we may grow old together.”

And they both together said, “Amen, Amen.”

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  1. 8.5 Gk He
'Tobit 8:5-8' not found for the version: New International Version.