19 Bless the Lord God at all times, and ask him that thy ways may be right, and that all thy works and intentions may prosper, for no nation has power over the success of undertakings, but the Lord himself bestoweth down all good things, and despise whom he willeth according to his will. Remember, my son, my commandments, and let them not be blotted out of your heart!

20 Now I will reveal to you that I have given ten talents of silver for the preservation of Gibael the son of Gabriel in the Ragae of the Medes.

21 Do not be afraid, my son, that we have become poor: you have much, if you fear the Lord, and shunning all sin, do what is right in his sight.

Chapter 5

1 And Tobias answered and said unto him, My father, I will do all that thou hast commanded me;

2 But how can I get the money without knowing that man?

3 Then his father gave him a receipt, and said, 'Find for yourself a man to accompany you; I will give him wages while he is still alive, and go and get the money.

4 And he went to look for the man, and met Raphael. It was an Angel, but he didn't know

5 And he said unto him, Are thou able to go with me to the Ragae of the Medes, and knowest these places?

6 And the angel answered, I can go with thee, and I know the way; I have already stayed with Gabael our brother.

7 And Tobias said unto him, Wait for me, and I will tell my father.

8 And he said, 'Go, but do not delay.'

9 And he came and said to his father, 'Behold, I have found myself a companion.' The father said, "Invite him to me; I will find out what tribe he is from, and whether he is a reliable companion to you.

10 And he called him, and he went in, and they saluted one another.