Tobit 5:10-12

New Catholic Bible

¹⁰ When Raphael entered the house, Tobit greeted him first. When Raphael said, “Joyous greetings to you,” Tobit replied, “What joy can I experience anymore? I am blind. I can no longer see the light of heaven. I live in darkness like the dead who no longer see the light. Though still alive, I am dead for all intents and purposes. I hear people speak but I cannot see them.” Raphael said, “Have courage! God in his providence will restore your sight. Have courage!”

Tobit then said, “My son Tobiah wishes to go to Media. Will you accompany him as his guide? I will pay your wages, brother.” “Yes,” he answered. “I can go with him. I am familiar with all the roads, for I have often been to Media. I have journeyed across all its plains and mountains, and I know all its roads.” ¹¹ Tobit said, “Brother, tell me what family and tribe you belong to.” ¹² Raphael asked, “Why do you need to know my family and my tribe? Are you seeking a family and a tribe or a hired man to accompany your son on his journey?” Tobit answered, “I want to be quite sure whose son you are and what your name is.”