Tobit Gives Instructions to His Son

4 That same day Tobit remembered the money that he had left in trust with Gabael at Rages in Media,* 2 and he said to himself, “Now that I have asked for death, why do I not call my son Tobias and explain to him about this money before I die?”* 3 Then he called his son Tobias, and when he came to him he said, “Givez me a proper burial. Honor your mother and do not abandon her all the days of her life. Do whatever pleases her, and do nothing that makes her unhappy.* 4 Remember her, my son, because she faced many dangers for youa while you were in her womb. And when she dies, bury her beside me in the same grave.*

5 “Be mindful of the Lord all your days, my son, and refuse to sin or to transgress his commandments. Do what is right all the days of your life, and do not walk in the ways of wrongdoing,* 6 for those who act honestly will prosper in all their activities. To all those who practice righteousness,b