Care for Parents in Their Old Age (Tobit 14:12-13)
Deuterocanonical Wisdom
CAT-020•Deuterocanonical Wisdom
— TOBIAS 14:14-15 (DOUAY-RHEIMS)
"And it came to pass that after the death of his mother, Tobias departed out of Ninive with his wife, and children, and children's children, and returned to his father and mother in law. And he found them in health in a good old age: and he took care of them, and he closed their eyes: and all the inheritance of Raguel's house came to him: and he saw his children's children to the fifth generation."
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Tobias found his wife's parents in a good old age, cared for them, and closed their eyes. Say thank you with action for as long as they live."
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