Behold, I See My Son (Tobit 11:17)
Deuterocanonical Wisdom
CAT-022•Deuterocanonical Wisdom
— TOBIAS 11:17 (DOUAY-RHEIMS)
"And Tobias said: I bless thee, O Lord God of Israel, because thou hast chastised me, and thou hast saved me: and behold I see Tobias my son."
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Seeing you can be your parents' greatest joy. Go home, give them a hug, and let them see your face."
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