Tobit 13:5-7
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
5 He will afflict[a] you for your iniquities,
but he will again show mercy on all of you.
He will gather you from all the nations
among whom you have been scattered.
6 If you turn to him with all your heart and with all your soul,
to do what is true before him,
then he will turn to you
and will no longer hide his face from you.
So now see what he has done for you;
acknowledge him at the top of your voice.
Bless the Lord of righteousness,
and exalt the King of the ages.[b]
In the land of my exile I acknowledge him,
and show his power and majesty to a nation of sinners:
‘Turn back, you sinners, and do what is right before him;
perhaps he may look with favor upon you and show you mercy.’
7 As for me, I exalt my God,
and my soul rejoices in the King of heaven.
Footnotes
- Tobit 13:5 Other ancient authorities read He afflicted
- Tobit 13:6 The lacuna in codex Sinaiticus, verses 6b to 10a, is filled in from other ancient authorities
Tobit 13:5-7
Good News Translation
5 Though he punished you for your wickedness,
he will be merciful and bring you home
from among the nations where he scattered you.
6 Turn to him with all your heart and soul,
live in loyal obedience to him.
Then he will turn to you to help you
and will no longer hide himself.
Remember what God has done for you,
and give thanks with all your heart.
Praise the righteous Lord;
honor the eternal King.
Although I live in exile in a foreign land,
I will give thanks to the Lord
and will speak of his great strength to a nation of sinners.
Turn away from your sins, and do what pleases God!
Perhaps he will be gracious
and show you his mercy.
7 I praise my God and rejoice in his greatness;
my whole being honors the King of heaven.
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