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Genesis 31:29

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29It is in my powerl to do harm to you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night saying, ‘Take carem from speaking with Jacob, whether good or evil.’

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  1. lLiterally “there is power in my hand”
  2. mLiterally “watch to yourself”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

It is in my power to do you harm. But the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I have the power to harm you; but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I could do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Watch yourself! Don’t say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’

NLTNew Living Translation

I could destroy you, but the God of your father appeared to me last night and warned me, ‘Leave Jacob alone!’

KJV 1900King James Version

It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.