Tobit, 9
5. And surely you see how Raguel has obtained my oath, an oath that I am not able to spurn.”
5. And surely you see how Raguel has obtained my oath, an oath that I am not able to spurn.”
Chapter 9 of the book of Tobias tells Tobias's prayer after his return to his father's house safely, accompanied by his wife and the fortune he had recovered. He praises God and asks his mercy and continuous protection for himself and his family. The verses related to the topics covered in Tobias 9 are:
Psalm 86:5: "For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in kindness to all who invoke you." Tobias refers to God's goodness and mercy, asking him to be equally generous with him and his family.
Psalm 18:1-2: "I will love you, O Lord, my fortress. The Lord is my rock, and my strong place, and my liberator; my God, my fortress, whom I trust; Shield, the strength of my salvation, and my high refuge. " Tobias praises God as his fortress and liberator, recognizing that He is the source of his protection and salvation.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust the Lord of all your heart, and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." Tobias demonstrates his confidence in God and his willingness to depend on him in every aspect of his life.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." Tobias finds comfort in God's promise to be with Him and help him, strengthen him, and support him.
1 John 5:14: "And this is the confidence we have in him: that if we ask for something according to his will, he hears us." Tobias trusts that his prayers will be heard by God and that He will respond according to His will.
“De todos os que vierem pedir meu auxílio, nunca perderei nenhum!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
