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Genesis 12:19

Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.
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English Standard Version

Why did you say, 'She is my sister,' so that I took her for my wife? Now then, here is your wife; take her, and go."

New International Version

Why did you say, 'She is my sister,' so that I took her to be my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!"

Catholic Public Domain Version

For what reason did you claim her to be your sister, so that I would take her to me as a wife? Now therefore, behold your mate, receive her and go.