Give me my wives and my children and let me go. I have earned them by working for you, and you know that I have served you well.” Laban said to him, “If I have pleased you, please stay. I know the LORD has blessed me because of you. Tell me what I should pay you, and I will give it to you.” Jacob answered, “You know that I have worked hard for you, and your flocks have grown while I cared for them. When I came, you had little, but now you have much. Every time I did something for you, the LORD blessed you. But when will I be able to do something for my own family?” Laban asked, “Then what should I give you?” Jacob answered, “I don’t want you to give me anything. Just do this one thing, and I will come back and take care of your flocks.
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